Stovetop Lasagna

This one-pan recipe is fast, simple to fallow and isn't just your plain old boring hamburger casserole.

​

Easy Stovetop Lasagna

Serves: 4–6
Time: 35 minutes

 

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage, or half of each)

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 (24 oz) jar pasta sauce (or about 3 cups of your favorite marinara)

• 1 cup water or broth

• 8–10 lasagna noodles, broken into large pieces

• 1 ½ cups ricotta or cottage cheese

• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Fresh basil or parsley (optional, for garnish)

 

Instructions:

1. Brown the meat:
   In a large, deep skillet or sauté pan, cook the ground beef and onion over medium heat until browned (about 6–8 minutes). Drain excess grease.

2. Add garlic and sauce:
   Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add pasta sauce, water/broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.

3. Add noodles:
   Break lasagna noodles into large pieces and stir them into the sauce so they’re mostly submerged. Cover and simmer on medium-low heat for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender. Add a splash of water if it gets too thick.

4. Add the cheeses:
   Drop spoonfuls of ricotta (or cottage cheese) over the top. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan. Cover again for 5 minutes, until the cheese melts and everything is bubbly.

5. Serve:
   Sprinkle with fresh basil or parsley if you like. Serve hot and enjoy your easy lasagna!