• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Bless this Mess
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Sides
  • Desserts
  • Snacks
  • Holidays
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Start Here
  • All Recipes
  • Recipe Filter
  • Cookbooks!
  • Our Story
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Start Here
    • All Recipes
    • Recipe Filter
    • Cookbooks!
    • Our Story
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Bless This Mess > Recipes > Easy Dinners > One Pot Meals

    Easy Skillet Lasagna

    Published: Feb 19, 2021 · Modified: Feb 26, 2021 by Melissa · Leave a Comment

    • Share
    • Tweet
    • Mail
    Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe
    text reads "skillet lasagna soup" photo of lasagna
    Top picture is of a pot of skillet lasagna soup with bowls filled with the soup, the bottom picture is of a bowl of the soup with a spoon in it, with the words "skillet lasagna soup" written in the middle
    Picture of a pot of lasagna soup with bowls filled with lasagna soup and the words "hearty lasagna soup" written on the top
    A bowl of skillet lasagna soup with a dollop of ricotta cheese on top along with another bowl and a pot filled with the soup with the words "skillet lasagna soup" written in the middle

    This is a one pot Skillet Lasagna made with canned tomatoes, sausage, and broken pieces of lasagna noodles all cooked on the stove top. It tastes like your favorite lasagna with half the work and a ¼ of the time!

    Skillet lasagna is the ultimate comfort food. It is cheesy, delicious and comes together much quicker than your typical lasagna. It’s a one pot meal that is ready in under 30 minutes.

    top down view of lasagna soup in pan next to two bowls and a loaf of french bread

    Skillet Lasagna

    I love a traditional lasagna but sometimes I’m just not in the mood for all that effort. That’s where skillet lasagna comes in. It is the same great taste but comes together in a flash. It will become a family favorite.

    One pot meals have my heart. They are easy to prepare, are done in a jiffy, and clean up is almost non existent. Lasagna in the skillet makes for a great meal when you have lots of things going on and can’t be in the kitchen all day preparing.

    lasagna soup with a dollop of ricotta on top and parsley

    Can you make skillet lasagna vegetarian?

    Of course! You can omit the sausage and add extra vegetables if you’d like. It will still taste delicious.

    What do I serve with skillet lasagna?

    I love to serve garlic bread or some other loaf with lasagna. A simple green salad also compliments lasagna well.

    lasagna soup in white bowls with parsley on top next to a pot of lasagna soup

    Why is cooking in a cast iron skillet recommended?

    I looooove my cast iron skillet. Food cooks faster and more evenly because it retains heat. You do need to be careful when using a skillet because it gets really hot-even the handle. I think it is a kitchen staple to have a good cast iron skillet.

    Four photo collage on how to make skillet lasagna. The first photo is of beef browned in a skillet. The second photo is of the tomato products added to the skillet. The third photo is of the lasagna noodles added to the skillet. The last photo is of cheese added to the skillet.

    More easy dinner recipes:

    • Skillet Taco Pasta made with ground beef
    • Easy Chicken Skillet Nachos
    • Easy Skillet Pizza
    • One Pan Chicken Enchilada Casserole
    Print
    clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
    top down view of lasagna soup in pan next to two bowls and a loaf of french bread

    Easy Skillet Lasagna


    • Author: Melissa Griffiths - Bless this Mess
    • Total Time: 45 minutes
    • Yield: Serves 6
    Print Recipe
    Pin Recipe

    Description

    This is a one pot Skillet Lasagna made with canned tomatoes, sausage, and broken pieces of lasagna noodles all cooked on the stove top. It tastes like your favorite lasagna with half the work and a ¼ of the time!


    Ingredients

    Scale
    • 12-16 ounces ground sausage
    • 1 medium onion, minced
    • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
    • 2-3 cup chicken broth
    • 1 can crushed tomatoes (14 ounces)
    • 1 can petite diced tomatoes (14 ounces)
    • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 8-9 lasagna noodles (with the ruffled edge) broken into 3 inch pieces (about 6 ounces)
    • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)
    • ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese (2 ounces)
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 8 ounces ricotta cheese, optional
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish, optional

    Instructions

    1. In a large skillet or saute pan add the sausage and cook over medium to medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring often and breaking the sausage into pieces as it cooks.
    2. Add the onion to the pan and cook the sausage and the onion together in the pan for an additional 5 minutes.
    3. Add the garlic and the tomato paste and cook until the garlic fragrant, stirring well, about 30 seconds.
    4. Add 2 cups chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and salt. Stir to combine well.
    5. Add the broken lasagna noodles and stir to combine.
    6. Place the lid on the pan and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the pasta is cooked through, stirring often to avoid sticking and the noodles clumping. Feel free to add additional chicken broth as need if you need to or to adjust the texture and thickness of the remaining sauce.
    7. When the noodles are cooked through sprinkle the cheeses over the top and stir to combine.
    8. Add additional salt and pepper to taste.
    9. Serve right away with a dollop of riccotta and/or chopped parsley on individual servings if you would like.

    Notes

    • You can use ground breakfast sausage, Italian sausage, spicy sausage, turkey sausage, use what you like or have on hand.
    • If you don't like little chunks of tomato in your sauce then replace the petite diced tomatoes with a second can of crushed tomatoes.
    • The lasagna noodles don't break very evenly most of the time, it's ok to have inconsistent pieces.
    • My kids prefer this dish without a scoop of ricotta in it and I think it's great with it. I just add it as they like to individual servings. It's ok to skip it all together too, it's great with or without it.
    • You'll need to add at least a ½ cup additional chicken broth to this recipe if you are using whole wheat pasta.
    • Prep Time: 15 min
    • Cook Time: 30 min
    • Category: main dish
    • Method: stove top
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: stove top lasagna recipe, stove top lasagna, skillet lasagna, skillet lasagna recipe, one pot lasagana

    Did you make this recipe?

    Tag @blessthismessblog on Instagram and hashtag it #blessthismess

    This Skillet lasagna recipe gets a standing ovation from me. It has all of the flavors from lasagna that you know and love without all the labor! It is quick, tasty, and family friendly.

    « Chicken Piccata
    Instant Pot Potato Soup »
    • Share
    • Tweet
    • Mail
    Craving More

    Take the hassle out of meal planning with: Dinner Made Easy, a FREE 1 week meal plan with full shopping list, easy dinners, nutrition information, serving suggestions for each meal, and more!

    Subscribe Now
    about me

    About Melissa

    Melissa is dedicated to helping parents figure out the nightly questions, "What's for Dinner?!" with her no-fuss approach to cooking. Read more...

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe rating ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆
    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    I’M MELISSA, AND I WANT TO HELP YOU FEED YOUR FAMILY WHOLESOME FOOD.

    As a hobby farmer and mom of five, I’m all about keeping it simple in the kitchen. I want healthy meals that feed my family well, and then I want to get back to my (messy) life. Let’s work together to find something yummy for your dinner table.

    More about me →

    Popular

    • top view close up of steak tacos
      Steak Tacos
    • bowl of hummus with red spice on top
      How to Make Hummus
    • close up of a slice of french silk pie
      French Silk Pie
    • top view of a sliced loaf of cinnamon bread sliced half way
      Cinnamon Babka
    Dinner Made Easy

    Get Recipes & More for Free!

    Get my FREE Dinner Made Easy meal plan, exclusive recipes, giveaways, and behind-the-scenes updates! Get my newsletter or a new recipe every day! Unsubscribe if you aren’t into it.

    Subscribe Now

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    SEEN ON

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Privacy Tools.
    • Terms Of Service.
    • Accessibility.
    • Bylaws.

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact
    • About Us
    • Cookbook FAQ
    • Find A Recipe!

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2022 blessthismessplease.com. All rights reserved.

    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter