Easy Skillet Lasagna Recipe
This easy skillet lasagna recipe is an old-fashioned, higher-protein take on a classic lasagna. Made with cottage cheese and mozzarella, it's melty and creamy like the traditional dish but higher in protein and a lot easier to make! Ready in about an hour, it's the perfect weeknight comfort food that can easily double as meal prep.
Equipment
- 1 Large, Oven-Proof Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 (2½ ounce) packet spaghetti seasoning mix*
- 1 pound small curd cottage cheese
- 3 cups lasagna noodles broken into pieces
- 1 Tablespoon fresh basil
- 1 Tablespoon parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup water
- 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Brown the beef, breaking it into pieces as it cooks.1 pound lean ground beef
- Sprinkle half of the spaghetti seasoning over the beef.1 (2½ ounce) packet spaghetti seasoning mix*
- Spread the cottage cheese in an even layer over the meat.1 pound small curd cottage cheese
- Arrange the noodle pieces evenly over the cottage cheese.3 cups lasagna noodles
- Sprinkle the remaining spaghetti seasoning, basil, parsley, and salt on top.1 Tablespoon fresh basil, 1 Tablespoon parsley flakes, 1 teaspoon salt
- Add the tomatoes and water, and cover the pan with a lid or foil.1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 cup water
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the noodles are tender.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella evenly over the dish, return the cover, and let it stand for 10-15 minutes. Getcha some of that!8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
Notes
*Feel free to add more seasoning as desired. I sometimes use a whole packet to season the beef and a second in between the layers.
Storage:
- Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze leftover skillet lasagna for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
- Reheating: Warm individual portions in the microwave. Or, cover and reheat in the oven at 350°F just until warmed through. Add a splash of water or tomato sauce as needed if the noodles seem dry.
- Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze leftover skillet lasagna for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
- Reheating: Warm individual portions in the microwave. Or, cover and reheat in the oven at 350°F just until warmed through. Add a splash of water or tomato sauce as needed if the noodles seem dry.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 603kcalCarbohydrates: 82gProtein: 39gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 826mgPotassium: 884mgFiber: 9gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 653IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 394mgIron: 7mg
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