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Skillet Beef Lasagna is a hearty, protein packed Italian meal you can make in one skillet meaning less clean-up. This is an easy favorite the whole family will love. Pair this with a light salad and some crusty bread to soak up all the juices!

Skillet Beef Lasagna with cheese

SKILLET BEEF LASAGNA

School is starting for many states around the country and this year might look different for a lot of us.

I think it is safe to say that even though some children might not be in the classroom full-time, parents will have a lot, if not more on their plates.

The Ohio Beef Council and I are here to share a quick and easy Skillet Beef Lasagna recipe with you guys that your family will love.

Once fall rolls around and the kids are busy with school and homework I always turn to comfort foods.

Today’s Beef Lasagna is just that, so comforting. It is filled with rich flavors from the sauce and beef along with the creamy ricotta, cottage cheese and topped with mozzarella cheese.

I especially love that this all cooks in one skillet which makes cleaning up easy. 

Skillet Beef Lasagna with fresh basil
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Skillet Beef Lasagna on a plate

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Skillet Beef Lasagna with cheese

In uncertain times, it’s helpful to focus on things we can control, like fueling our bodies and minds with well-balanced meals, physical activity and other healthy habits.

Skillet Beef Lasagna with noodles and sauce
Skillet Beef Lasagna with cheese

Skillet Beef Lasagna

Yield: 4-6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Skillet Beef Lasagna is a hearty, protein packed Italian meal you can make in one skillet meaning less clean-up. This is a back-to-school favorite the whole family will love. Pair this with a light salad and some crusty bread to soak up all the juices!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound of ground beef, browned and drainedย 
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1/4 cup of onion, dicedย 
  • 4 garlic cloves, mincedย 
  • 2 - 15 ounce cans of tomato sauceย 
  • 1 - 15 ounce can of diced tomatoes
  • 8 ounces {about 10} uncooked lasagna noodles, broken
  • 1 cup of cottage cheese
  • 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, shreddedย 
  • 1 cup of ricotta cheese
  • Fresh parsley and basilย 

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet heat 2 Tablespoons olive oil over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and saute until browned and then drain the beef. Add 1 Tablespoons of olive oil and saute the garlic and onion for 2 minutes. Add back in the ground beef.
  2. Pour in the sauce, diced tomatoes, cottage cheese and add the broken noodles. Make sure the noodles are under the sauce completely so they can cook evenly. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the noodles are completely cooked. Sometimes the sauce cooks down too quickly and you may want to add a small amount of water half way through cooking.
  3. Add dollops of the ricotta cheese around the skillet and top with mozzarella cheese and the fresh herbs.
  4. Serve warm!

Today’s post is sponsored by the Ohio Beef Council. As always, opinions are 100% my own. 

About Julia

I'm Julia. Wife, mom to three growing boys, lover of food. Here you will find quick & easy weeknight meal ideas, kid-friendly recipes and a few sweet treats. My roots are from the Mediterranean and many of my recipes incorporate those flavors!

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4 Comments

  1. Janet Bradley says:

    Could I use crushed tomatoes vs diced in this recipe? Can’t wait to try this recipe. ;o]

    1. Julia says:

      Yes you can! I hope you enjoy it.