One-Pan Skillet Lasagna

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 36

This skillet lasagna is my go-to when I want all the cozy lasagna vibes without the hours in the kitchen. My kids practically beg for it, and honestly, I kinda prefer it over the real thing. Less dishes, more flavor—what’s not to love? You’ll see what I mean!

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Servings

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb mild Italian sausage
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 jar 24 oz tomato and basil pasta sauce (use your preferred brand)
1 cup water
6 uncooked lasagna noodles broken into approximately 2-inch pieces
12 oz small curd cottage cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 large egg
2 cups shredded Italian blend cheese

Instructions

Cook the Meat and Vegetables: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef and mild Italian sausage. Cook the meat, stirring and breaking it into small pieces until browned. Halfway through cooking, add the chopped green bell pepper and onion. Continue cooking until the meat is fully browned and the vegetables have softened, with the onions becoming translucent. Drain any excess fat from the skillet to prevent the dish from being greasy.
Add Sauce and Lasagna Noodles: Stir in the tomato and basil pasta sauce, followed by 1 cup of water. Ensure everything is well mixed. Next, add the broken lasagna noodles, making sure they are evenly distributed and coated with the sauce.
Simmer: Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet with a lid, and let the mixture simmer for about 20 to 25 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent the noodles from sticking to the bottom of the skillet. Cook until the noodles are nearly tender.
Prepare the Cheese Mixture: While the noodles are cooking, prepare the cheese mixture. In a medium bowl, combine the small curd cottage cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, dried parsley, and the large egg. Stir until all ingredients are evenly combined.
Layer the Cheese Mixture: Once the noodles are almost cooked, spread the cottage cheese mixture evenly over the meat and noodles in the skillet. This will form a smooth, creamy layer on top.
Top with Shredded Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded Italian blend cheese evenly over the cottage cheese layer. Ensure the cheese is spread out evenly across the surface for a perfectly melted topping.
Final Cooking Stage: Cover the skillet once again and continue cooking for another 10 to 15 minutes, until the shredded cheese has melted completely, and the cottage cheese mixture is set. Check the noodles to ensure they are fully tender before removing from heat.
Serve and Enjoy: Allow the skillet lasagna to rest for a few minutes before serving. Scoop portions onto plates and enjoy the hearty, comforting flavors of this dish while warm.

Notes

Making this skillet lasagna gluten-free is super simple. Just swap out the regular lasagna noodles for your favorite gluten-free brand—trust me, no one will notice the difference, except maybe the noodles will have a bit more bite. Most grocery stores have a good variety of gluten-free pasta these days, so you can experiment to see which one holds up best. Also, double-check your sausage and pasta sauce; some brands sneak in gluten where you least expect it!

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