This Easy Skillet Lasagna Recipe is made all in one pot, and is ready in less than 30 minutes from start to finish. It is full of all the delicious classic lasagna flavors, and quick enough for a weeknight dinner.

Close up top view of easy lasagna skillet in deep sided skillet with serving spoon on the left.

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This post was originally posted on 9/10/2021 and updated on 10/2/2024.

Why We Love This Skillet Lasagna

An easy one pot meal filled with all the yummy flavors of a classic lasagna.
A one pot wonder means easy clean up.
Simple, easy to get ingredients is all you need.
A quick and easy dinner that is perfect for weeknight dinners.
The whole family loves this recipe, it is family approved!

Easy Skillet Lasagna Recipe Ingredients

Ground Beef
Onion
Garlic
Tomato Paste
Italian Seasoning
Oregano
Salt
Black Pepper
Tomato Sauce
Beef Broth
Milk
Mafalda Pasta
Mozzarella Cheese
Parmesan Cheese
Ricotta Cheese

Substitution Suggestions

Ground Beef: Ground turkey, Italian sausage or ground chicken are tasty substitutions.
Onion: If you or your family don't like chunks of onion you can use 1 teaspoon of onion powder or 1 tablespoon of onion flakes.
Tomato Sauce: Crushed tomatoes will work.
Beef Broth: You can use chicken broth or bullion with water.
Milk: Any type of milk will work. I use 2% cows milk, but half and half, almond milk or soy milk are good options too.
Mafalda Pasta: If you can't find Mafalda pasta you can use another medium size pasta noodle or broken lasagna noodles. Break the noodles into 1 inch pieces.

Easy lasagna skillet recipe ingredients.

How to Make Easy Skillet Lasagna

First, in a large skillet, brown the beef and chopped onion together until beef is no longer pink. Drain any extra grease if necessary.
Then add the minced garlic, tomato pasta, Italian seasoning, oregano, salt and pepper. Stir it and cook for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and the tomato paste is thoroughly combined with the beef.

Minced garlic, tomato paste, and spices added to cooked hamburger and onions in large skillet.

Pasta cooked in lasagna skillet ingredients in large skillet.

Next, stir in the tomato sauce, beef broth, milk and pasta.
Bring it to a boil, cover the skillet, reduce heat to low and cook for about 12-14 minutes, stirring it a few times, until the pasta is al dente and most (not all) of the liquid has been absorbed.
Once the pasta is done, stir in 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese and the Parmesan cheese, a handful at a time until its completely melted.

Shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese stirred into lasagna skillet in large skillet.

Ricotta and shredded mozzarella added on top in skillet.

Remove skillet from heat.
Dollop the ricotta cheese on top of the pasta and sprinkle the rest of the mozzarella over top. Place cover on skillet and let sit for 5 minutes to warm the cheese and allow the sauce to thicken.

What to Serve with Easy Skillet Lasagna

When it comes to anything lasagna all I want with it is a salad and some garlic bread. Roasted vegetables are also a great side dish. Here are some delicious serving ideas:

Easy Peasy Garlic Bread
Homemade Garlic Breadsticks
Side Salad topped with all your favorite veggies
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower
Garlic Parmesan Brussels Sprouts

If you love all the flavors of lasagna try my Classic Lasagna Recipe or this Easy Lasagna Soup recipe.

Storing Easy Lasagna Skillet

Storing: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Freezing: This lasagna skillet can be frozen in a freezer safe air tight container or zip top bag. Label, date and freeze and it will last up to 4 months in the freezer. When ready to enjoy, thaw overnight in the fridge, then reheat.

Reheating: Reheat over low heat on the stove or in the microwave until heated through.

Top view of lasagna skillet in bowl with fork on the left side.

Heather's Favorite Tools for this Recipe

This is my favorite deep skillet for making one pot dinners or this cast iron skillet.
A box grater to shred your own cheese. I use mine almost every day!
A garlic press works great if you want to use fresh garlic and not have to chop it. I use a Pampered Chef one but this garlic press from OXO is a great one too!

Tips for Easy Skillet Lasagna Recipe

Use a large at least 12 inch deep sided skillet that has a lid. It'll make stirring a lot easier and avoid any unwanted messes on the stove.
If you can't find Mafalda pasta, use any other short cut pasta like orecchiette, farfalle, shells, macaroni or rotini.
Only add cheese a handful at a time and stir until melted. You want the cheese to become part of the sauce. Adding all the shredded cheese at once will create a large clump, which will make the cheese and beef clump together.
Let the lasagna skillet rest 5-10 minutes to allow the ricotta cheese to warm through and let the sauce thicken.

Easy lasagna skillet being scoop with serving spoon from top right of pan.

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Easy Skillet Lasagna Recipe

Course: Main Course

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 25

Servings:

Author: Heather

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
1 teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
15 oz tomato sauce
2 cups beef broth
1 cup milk
2½ cups Mafalda pasta, about ½ of a 12 ounce box
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
½ cup Ricotta cheese

Instructions

In a large deep skillet, brown beef and chopped onion until beef is no longer pink. Drain any grease.
Add the minced garlic, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, oregano, salt and pepper. Stir it together well and cook for a minute until the garlic is fragrant.
Stir in the tomato sauce, beef broth, milk and pasta. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low.
Cook for 12-14 minutes, stirring a few times, until pasta is al dente and most (not all) of the liquid is absorbed.
Stir in 1 cup of the mozzarella a handful at a time stirring to completely melt the cheese into the sauce. Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted.
Remove skillet from heat.
Dollop ricotta cheese on top and sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top. Cover skillet and let sit for 5 minutes to warm the cheese.

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