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This is a picture of skillet lasagna. There is a large black skillet filled with red sauce, lasagna noodles, and topped with big puddles of creamy white cheese sauce. The skillet is topped with melted mozzarella cheese, green basil pieces, and red pepper flakes. There is a small white bowl filled with a serving of the skillet lasagna.
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5 from 14 votes

The Best Skillet Lasagna

This delicious skillet lasagna will be the easiest lasagna you ever make. All the great taste of a classic lasagna, none of the intimidation!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lasagna recipe, skillet lasagna
Servings: 6
Calories: 360kcal
Author: Jordan Smith

Equipment

  • skillet
  • pot

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey 93% lean (16 oz)
  • ½ onion diced (75 grams)
  • 24 oz jar pasta sauce (680 grams)
  • 6 lasagna noodles dry (150 grams)
  • 2 cups nonfat cottage cheese (16 oz)
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese (30 grams)
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded (56 grams)
  • 3 cloves garlic minced (15 grams)
  • 1.5 tablespoon italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • red pepper flakes to taste
  • Topping: fresh basil

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for about 2 minutes.
  • Add turkey and brown, about 8 minutes.
  • Add seasonings to meat and mix. Add pasta sauce and stir. Let simmer for 3-4 mins.
  • In a separate pot, boil the broken-up lasagna noodles until al dente, about 7-8 minutes. Strain.
  • Mix pasta noodles into the pasta sauce and meat mixture.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese and parmesan.
  • Add dollops of the cottage cheese mixture on top of the skillet.
  • Top the whole thing with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover and let sit for 5 mins.
  • Top with basil and more parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • To meal prep: Make according to instructions. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Split into 6 containers (one serving each) or store in a big container and serve as needed.
  • 1 serving is 294 grams or ⅙ of the recipe.
  • To make gluten free: Use gluten-free lasagna noodles.
  • To make DF: Use dairy-free cheeses.
  • To track on MyFitnessPal and MacrosFirst: Search Jordo’s World + “Skillet Lasagna"

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 12g