Lasagna is time consuming. Skillet lasagna… isn’t!
We love a well-constructed lasagna, but all that layering is a lot for a busy weeknight.
Lindsey Hargett rolled out the solution: cook it skillet-style! It might forever change the way you make lasagna. The biggest draw to skillet lasagna: it skips the 45 minute bake time! Simply cook your beef and pasta, combine with seasonings and the sauce, and bake it in the oven for only ten minutes.
Lasagna Skillet
By Lindsey Hargett
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ lb. ground beef
- ½ lb. Italian sausage
- 1 24 oz. can of tomato basil sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- Fresh cracked pepper, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 8 oz. short pasta (bowtie, macaroni, and penne work great!)
- ½ cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, finely grated
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 egg yolk
- 10 basil leaves, sliced thin
- 1-2 teaspoons freshly minced garlic, to taste
METHOD
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large sauté pan (ideally one that is oven proof), heat your oil, beef, and sausage over medium heat. Break up the meat into small chunks, stirring occasionally. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until no longer pink inside.
- Pour in the tomato sauce, then add in the Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon of salt, fresh cracked pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine, then simmer on low for about 1o minutes, covered.
- While the sauce is simmering, cook your pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together the ricotta, parmesan, mozzarella, egg yolk, chopped basil, ½ teaspoon salt, and freshly cracked pepper.
- Once the sauce has simmered, remove the lid and add 1-2 teaspoons of fresh garlic, depending on your preferences.
- Toss the pasta in the sauce. If your pan is oven proof, dollop the cheese mixture over the top of the pasta/sauce mixture, and swirl it around a bit. If it isn’t oven safe, transfer the mixture to a 9×13” pan and do the same.
- Place in the oven and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melty and heated through. Serve immediately.
Find more from Lindsey on Instagram, @lkcooking, or on her website, lkcooking.com.