Skillet Lasagna Recipe

This one pan Skillet Lasagna Recipe comes together in just 30 minutes – it’s the easiest lasagna you’ll ever make! Italian sausage, tomato sauce, pasta and loads of cheese are featured in this simple stove top recipe.

Lasagna recipes are hard to beat! Check out more like this Ravioli Lasagna, White Lasagna Soup, Lasagna Roll Ups and Crockpot Lasagna.

Listen, I really love a classic Lasagna… But I don’t always have the time to commit to it! That’s where this Skillet Lasagna recipe comes in handy.

It’s a quick one pan 30 minute dinner recipe that takes everything you love about lasagna and presents it all in just one pan.

It’s perfectly cheesy, saucy, meaty and has just the right amount of lasagna noodles.

There are also plenty of ways to customize this stove top lasagna recipe to best fit your needs! Just scroll down a little bit to check out some variations to try.

Why we love this one pan Lasagna Recipe:

• One Pan: The best recipes are made in one pan! They’re so easy to toss together and make clean up a real breeze.
• 30 Minute Meal: A homemade lasagna that comes together in just 30 minutes? Yes, please!
• Classic: You won’t find any unnecessary frills here. Just the classic lasagna elements you know and love.
• Versatile: You can change up this lasagna skillet recipe in so many ways and have it still end up delicious!

Skillet Lasagna Ingredients Needed:

• Italian Sausage: You can swap this with really any other ground meat you prefer. However, it’s worth noting that sausage is loaded with a lot of flavor from herbs and spices! If you swap it, you may want to add some of those back in.
• Cheeses: You’ll need ricotta, parmesan and mozzarella for this supremely cheesy lasagna recipe! It helps to get the parmesan and mozzarella freshly shredded if possible. (You can skip the ricotta to make this more budget friendly, or if you’re not a fan)
• Tomato Sauce: Choose your favorite — a marinara sauce or similar that has plenty of flavor.
• Beef Broth: Low sodium broth is preferred. That way, you can add more salt if necessary and better control the level of sodium in the dish.
• Onion: A white or yellow onion will get the job done.
• Lasagna Noodles: You’ll need to break them up into smaller pieces before adding them to the skillet.
• Garlic: When it comes to Italian-inspired recipes, I always recommend measuring garlic with your heart.
• Spices: To create the very best flavor, you’ll need Italian seasoning, dried oregano, red pepper flakes and salt. If you buy regular broth (that’s salted) you may want to omit the additional salt that’s called for.

How to make Skillet Lasagna

This one pan recipe comes together in just a few easy steps! For more detailed step by step instructions, scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the page.

• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and onion and cook, stirring often, until browned and onion is softened.
• Add garlic, salt, Italian seasoning, oregano and pepper flakes and cook 1 minute.

• Stir in tomato sauce and broth. Bring to a simmer.
• Stir in broken lasagna noodles, cover, and cook until al dente. Stir occasionally.

• When pasta is al dente, dollop ricotta over the top, and sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan. You can either cover with the lid to melt the cheese or broil for 2-3 minutes. Serve.

Variations and Substitutions

• Italian Sausage: You can swap the sausage with lean ground beef if you don’t have any, but keep in mind that Italian sausage offers a load of spices and herbs, so you will want to increase the seasoning. For a lighter option, you can choose Italian turkey sausage or chicken sausage. 
• Vegetables: You can add really any veggies you want. Firmer vegetables, like peppers or mushrooms, can be added with the meat and onion. Softer vegetables, like spinach, can be stirred in just before the cheese is added.
• Beef Broth: If you don’t have beef broth, you can use chicken or vegetable in its place. You can also use water, but you may want to add bouillon or increase the seasonings.
• Spice: There are just enough crushed red pepper flakes in this recipe to create a very subtle touch of heat. Sprinkle more in as desired!

How to store Skillet Lasagna

You can store any leftovers you may have in an airtight container in the fridge for about 2-3 days.

Add a splash of broth or water and reheat for a minute at a time in the microwave until warmed all the way through.

Can I freeze Skillet Lasagna?

Yes! Let everything fully cool to room temperature prior to freezing in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Let it defrost in the fridge for a few hours prior to reheating.

Note that the lasagna noodles will soften a bit after being frozen, thawed and reheated.

Serving suggestions:

I love serving something as hearty as Skillet Lasagna with sides that are a little lighter, like Air Fryer Broccoli, our kids’ favorite Easy Broccoli Salad or Roasted Vegetables.

Of course, you can never really go wrong with Garlic Bread or a Homemade Dinner Roll!

More One Pan Recipes You’ll Love!

• Stuffed Pepper Casserole — if you love Italian sausage.
• Garlic Parmesan Orzo — the perfect side to so many dishes!
• Homemade Hamburger Helper — a family favorite!
• Teriyaki Chicken and Noodles — skip the takeout this week 😉