Ingredients
1 lb ground beef, Italian sausage, or vegetarian alternative
3 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into smaller pieces
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups water or broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
Optional: 1 cup chopped spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers
Instructions
- Heat a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef or sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in marinara sauce, water or broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Break lasagna noodles into smaller pieces and add to the skillet. Ensure they are submerged in the sauce. Cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Once noodles are tender, stir in ricotta cheese. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over the top, cover, and cook 3–5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley. Serve hot with garlic bread or salad.
Notes
- Vegetarian: Use plant-based meat or load with veggies.
- Spicy: Add red pepper flakes or use spicy Italian sausage.
- Cheese swap: Substitute cottage cheese for ricotta if desired.
- Pasta alternatives: Use oven-ready lasagna noodles or penne.
- Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
- Reheating: Microwave in 1-minute intervals or warm on stovetop with a splash of water/broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One Pot / Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
