Lazy Lasagna Skillet
This high protein Lazy Lasagna Skillet has all the cheesy, saucy flavor of classic lasagna, made in one pan in about 30 minutes with no layering and no oven. It's an easy, family-friendly weeknight dinner with about 34g of protein per serving!
Servings: 6
Calories: 485kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ yellow onion diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 lb ground beef 93% lean
- 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
- 24 fl oz spaghetti marinara sauce
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 12 oz lasagna noodles no boil noodles
- 1 cup part skim milk ricotta cheese
- 1 cup lowfat cottage cheese
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
- ½ tablespoon dried basil or can use fresh!
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 3–4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and stir for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef and brown, breaking it up and stirring occasionally over medium-high heat, about 7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed. Stir in the Italian seasoning, then add the marinara sauce and chicken broth, stirring well to combine. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
- Add the broken lasagna noodles and stir to submerge. Cover, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender, about 7–10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Add the ricotta and cottage cheese, stirring until melted and well blended.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese and dried or fresh basil. Enjoy!
Notes
- Break the noodles small: Snap them into 1-2 inch pieces so they cook evenly.
- Stir often: Stir every 2-3 minutes while simmering so the noodles don't stick. If it looks dry before they're tender, add a splash more broth.
- Extra creamy: Blend the cottage cheese until smooth before stirring it in.
- Swap the protein: Lean ground turkey or Italian sausage work well in place of beef.
- Gluten free: Use gluten-free lasagna noodles and check your broth and marinara.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Add a splash of broth or water when reheating.
- Nutrition: Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on the specific brands and ingredients used.
Nutrition
Serving: 1svg | Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 703mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g
