Simple Lasagna

This Simple Lasagna is a tasty recipe that can put together in about 30 minutes, with a little preparation. This is my own recipe and while it takes a few minutes to prepare, it just cooks nicely on the stove for a half an hour, allowing me to multitask while it is cooking.

Be sure to check out the timesaving tips at the end of the recipe! This is a keeper for sure and goes great with this cheesy garlic bread! Be sure to check out my recipes for Pesto Meatballs, Deconstructed Lasagna and Skillet Spaghetti for more easy weeknight dinner recipes.

Hi Friends! Today I am sharing a simple lasagna recipe, when you want to save some time and effort but change up the dinner menu. I love this recipe because it is very easy and also it has fewer lasagna noodles and less cheese than the traditional style

For me, less pasta and cheese means fewer calories, while still enjoying the great taste of lasagna.

How to Make Simple Lasagna

First, you cook your meat and onions,

and cook until nicely browned.

Then you add tomatoes, spices,

and lasagna noodles

and cover it and cook on the stove.

The final step is adding the cheese.

and before you know it – dinner is served!

Don’t forget to pin this recipe!

For more great stovetop recipes, check out:

• Shrimp Scampi – A delicious meal idea with shrimp in a garlic butter sauce!
• Stovetop Pork Chops – Made with a light mustard sauce on your stovetop. Delicious and easy!
• One-Pot – Chicken and Rice – tangy chicken and wild rice all made in a single skillet.

Easy Skillet Lasagna

• Prechop the onions ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for later.
• You can cook the ground beef and onion ahead of time reduce the cooking time which is great for weeknights.
• Pregrease your pan for easier clean up!

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Simple Skillet Lasagna

Raquel Pineira

A wonderful lasagna recipe that is made in a single skillet on a stove. The best skillet lasagna comes together in a single pot with ground beef, creamy ricotta, and melted mozzarella, tender lasagna noodles in a savory sauce. This simplified version of a classic dish is faster than traditional lasagna, making it an perfect weeknight meal.

4.50 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 6 servings

Calories 372 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1/4 C chopped onions
• 1 lb. ground beef or turkey
• 1 28 oz. can whole tomatoes
• 1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon oregano leaves
• 1 teaspoon basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• pinch of black pepper
• 6 lasagna noodles not fast cooking type
• 3/4 C mozzerella cheese
• 1/3 C low-fat skim ricotta cheese

Instructions

 

• Over medium high heat mix together chopped onions and ground beef.
• Drain meat and add can of tomatoes and tomato sauce.
• Add 1 1/2 cups of water, oregano, basil, salt, garlic salt, and black pepper and bring to a boil.
• Tear apart about five lasagna noodles in about 1/1/2″ pieces and push the noodles underneath the sauce a bit. Cover and simmer for approximately 30 minutes.
• Add mozzarella cheese by sprinkling on noodles. And the ricotta in little teaspoon dollops.
• Heat through and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 372kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 21gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 1025mgPotassium: 665mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 446IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 146mgIron: 4mg

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