One Pot Skillet Lasagna
This easy one pot skillet lasagna is made with ground beef, vegetables, spinach, marinara, and broken lasagna noodles simmered together in one pan. Finished with ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan, it’s a fast, family-friendly dinner ready in under 45 minutes.
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Equipment
- 1 Large Dutch Oven or Large Pot
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 ounces mushrooms diced
- ½ yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cups fresh spinach finely chopped
- 1 24 ounce jar marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup fresh basil torn, plus more for serving
- 8 ounces lasagna noodles broken into large pieces
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Extra red pepper flakes for serving
Instructions
Cook the vegetables:
- Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, mushrooms, and bell pepper. Cook until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
Brown the beef:
- Add the ground beef, Italian seasoning, nutmeg, red pepper flakes, and salt. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until mostly browned, about 5 minutes.
Add the spinach:
- Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
Build the sauce:
- Pour in the marinara sauce, chicken broth, and torn basil. Stir to combine, then bring the mixture to a boil.
Cook the noodles:
- Add the broken lasagna noodles directly into the sauce. Reduce heat to medium low, cover, and simmer until noodles are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Add the cheeses:
- Remove from heat. Dollop ricotta over the top, then sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan.
Broil to finish:
- Transfer the pot to the oven and broil for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbling.
Serve:
- Top with extra fresh basil and a pinch of red pepper flakes before serving.
Notes
- Gluten-free noodles may be used; reduce simmer time.
- Ground turkey or Italian sausage can replace beef.
- Kale or Swiss chard may replace spinach.
- Use dairy-free cheese alternatives as needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 810kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 2291mg | Potassium: 1425mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 5439IU | Vitamin C: 74mg | Calcium: 420mg | Iron: 6mg