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Easy Skillet Lasagna – One Pot Lasagna – 30 Minute Meal

Easy Skillet Lasagna – this ONE POT  lasagna recipe is the perfect 30 minute meal for busy weeknights. Best of all, this lightened up skinny dish is made in one pan – no boiling, because the pasta cooks right in the pan!

  Skillet Lasagna dinner  
I am always on the lookout for easy 30 minute meals. With the start of back to school season soon, quick and easy dishes are totally necessary for these hectic weeknights.

This Easy Skillet Lasagna is a BIG-TIME favorite at our house! You get all the flavors of a classic baked lasagna without the mess from washing a ton of dishes or layering involved. Plus, it’s lightened up so you can still fit into your skinny jeans.

one pot lasagna being served right from the skillet

How to Make this Easy Skillet Lasagna

This recipe starts off with browning the meat. I used extra-lean ground turkey to keep things on the skinny side. You can totally use what you have on hand or keep it a meatless dish with some sliced mushrooms instead.

For the veggies, I tossed in some chopped zucchini and spinach.

 

using a wooden spoon to serve a portion of skillet sausage lasagna
Because we like having options, I used a combination of:

They all work really well in this dish. Just remember that you may need to adjust the liquid ratio depending on the brand you choose.

Add the liquid and cover with a lid. Everything cooks right up in the SAME pot. This is my favorite skillet for making one pot lasagna.

No more layering. Plus you can’t beat the convenience of cooking, serving and only having to wash just ONE PAN.

This Easy Skillet Lasagna is also lightened up with part-skim mozzarella and fat-free cottage cheese. I love using cottage cheese in place of heavier cheeses (which you can see HERE and HERE).

It’s perfect for adding that extra creamy and deliciousness without the added guilt of classic cheeses.

One Pot Skillet Lasagna
And in case you’re looking for an even skinnier and healthier low–carb option. I also made this same skillet pasta using zucchini ribbon noodles (zoodles). You can find this popular recipe HERE.

It’s seriously SO good – like even my husband couldn’t even tell by looking at this dish that those noodles are actually ribbon-ed zucchini noodles. A definite keeper in our house!

 

Zucchini Noodles Skillet Lasagna
So if it’s 5 pm and you’re in a pinch to make dinner next time, this 30-minute Skillet Lasagna is sure to save the night!

serving of skillet lasagna being dished up. The melted is pulling up and out of the pan.
 

5 from 1 vote
This recipe for One Pot Skillet Lasagna is the perfect easy weeknight meal. Best of all, made in just one pan (even the pasta) in just 30 minutes. No need to boil the noodles separately. So easy and leftovers work great in lunch bowls or lunchboxes. Works great if you make a big batch for meal prep Sundays for the week!
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Skinny Skillet Lasagna
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
23 mins
Total Time
38 mins
 
Easy Skinny Skillet Lasagna is healthy and takes just 30 minutes in only one pot or one pan – no boiling and even the pasta gets cooked together. Lightened up and healthier – easily customizable with gluten-free pasta and protein of your choice.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: easy one skillet pasta dish, gluten free pasta dinner, one pan weeknight dinner, skillet lasagna
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 430 kcal
Author: Kelly
Ingredients
  • 1 pound extra-lean ground turkey or protein of your choice
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 oz dry farfalle pasta (bow-tie) pasta (white, gluten-free or whole wheat)
  • 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes (I recommend San Marzano or fire-roasted tomatoes)
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 2 cups water or low sodium chicken broth
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2-1/2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil divided
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 2/3 cup fat-free cottage cheese
  • 1/3 cup low-fat ricotta cheese for garnish optional
  • sprinkle of parmesan cheese for garnish optional
Optional Add-Ins:
  • 2 cups spinach chopped
  • 2 medium zucchini peeled and chopped
Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds to a minute or until fragrant.
  2. Add in the ground meat and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes, making sure to crumble and break down into small pieces as it cooks; drain excess fat.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add zucchini if using. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, red pepper flakes and 1 tablespoon of basil.
  4. Stir in pasta and water or chicken broth. Bring to a boil and cover pan with lid and reduce heat.
  5. Remove cover and stir pasta every 3-4 minutes so pasta does not stick to the pan. Add more water or broth as needed if liquid is evaporating too much.
  6. Cook until pasta is tender (around 14-15 minutes). If adding spinach, stir in after 10 minutes and cover.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in mozzarella and cottage cheese. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  8. Top with dollops of ricotta cheese and cover pan for an additional 2 minutes until cheese is melted.
  9. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, basil and parmesan cheese if desired.
Recipe Notes

If using gluten free or whole wheat pasta, the cooking times may vary depending on the brand you use.br]
You may need to add more water as needed each time you stir the pasta.

Adapted from:[Food Network

Nutrition Facts
Skinny Skillet Lasagna
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 430 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Sodium 688mg 29%
Potassium 1049mg 30%
Total Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Sugars 8g
Protein 40g 80%
Vitamin A 40.5%
Vitamin C 37.7%
Calcium 33.2%
Iron 20.3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  4. This looks so hearty and satisfying but the fact that it’s easy, one-pan, and lightened really makes it something I’d want to make and eat! Lasagna takes so much work and clean-up – this is a wonderful way to go instead! I need to get these one-pan dinners into my routine with school starting. When the temps fall, everyone wants a hot, hearty dinner like this!

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  5. You had my undivided attention at Skinny! Anything skinny is always a winner in book, especially come fall because I KNOW the months to come will be filled with heavy holiday food. And I like to actually fit into my jeans. 😉 This skillet lasagna looks sensational, Kelly! LOVE that it is a 30 minute AND one pan meal! Plus loads of flavor? Done and done! Pinned! Cheers girlfriend!

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  14. Kelly, this is gorgeous AND fantastic! I seriously have no patience for oven-baked lasagna–especially when I’m tired and come home from work/school. Thanks a bundle for sharing this, I’m definitely saving it! 🙂

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  15. This lasagna looks so cheesy and comforting! Love that you added in zucchini too! I’m always looking for quick meal ideas … especially now that it’s moving into the craziness of fall!

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  18. You did an awesome job with this one pot meal, Kelly, and it’s nice that it’s lightened up! I love fresh mozzarella, and the zucchini makes this even more hearty and nutritious! Pinned. 🙂

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  19. Your pictures look stunning and WOW, I can’t believe you can cook a perfect lasagna in 30 minutes (I can’t never finish cooking the sauce in 30 minutes)! How easy! I need to try it out, today 🙂
    Sharing and pinning of course.

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  21. This is such a great series! I’ve never been a huge fan of lasagna but I love all the ingredients that go into it, and I’m always saying I’d prefer it in pasta form. This recipe is for me, for sure! Also, my picky eater-ness is probably obvious here…;)

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  22. I’m just now discovering how great one pot meals are and I’ve been wanting to do a lasagna one! This looks awesome and I love how you can switch it up and add your favorite lasagna ingredients 🙂

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  23. I love lasagna, but it can be so loaded down with calories. This dish solves that problem and I love that it’s a one pot dish too. Definitely on my list for dinner next week. Love this, Kelly!

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  41. LOVE this skillet dish with all the fabulous flavors of lasagna without all the work! My family would love this!!! Thanks, Kelly, and have a terrific holiday weekend.

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  43. Yay for 30-minute meal idea! That’s an awesome idea! I can’t wait for your zucchini ribbon noodles recipe next week. I hope you have a wonderful weekend! xoxo

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  44. Your recipes always blow me away Kelly! Ive never thought about making lasagne with ribbon pasta AND in a skillet – what a wonderful twist on this dish!

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  49. I love one pot meals especially when they are this quick! And I love that you just add the pasta right in there and cook it with everything else. Great dish Kelly 😀

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  52. This looks amazing, it will come in handy in the winter time. The one pot just makes everything so simple fast even will clean up. Great post will defiantly will be trying this out !!

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  55. Thank you so much for this delicious recipe, Kelly!

    I made it tonight in a big batch that will be my dinner/lunch for the next few days. I didn’t realise I needed a can of red sauce so I just added another can of chopped tomatoes. I also used a wok, so it took a bit longer to cook the pasta; but it turned out deliciously and I was so shocked when I tasted it and it was exactly like a creamy lasagne – I think I’d forgotten what I was making!

    Look forward to trying more of your recipes in the near future!

    Bethan xxxx

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    • Hi Bethan, I am so happy to hear that! Making it in a wok and adding another can of chopped tomatoes sounds perfect and I’m so happy it worked out well for you:) This is one of my family’s favorite. Thank you so much for coming back to let me know! Have a wonderful rest of the weekend!:)
      Kelly

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