Imagine creating a mouthwatering, restaurant-quality lasagna without the hassle of layering in a traditional baking dish. This Simple Vegetarian Skillet Lasagna is about to become your new go-to comfort food that combines maximum flavor with minimum effort. Perfect for busy home cooks who crave a delicious meal that comes together in under 40 minutes, this one-pan wonder will have your family begging for seconds!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by breaking lasagna noodles into large, roughly 2-3 inch pieces to fit comfortably in a large skillet.
- Heat a large 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly spray with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Layer the first layer of broken lasagna noodles across the bottom of the skillet, ensuring they cover the entire surface.
- Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly over the noodles, ensuring complete coverage.
- Dollop ricotta cheese across the sauce layer, creating small clusters throughout the skillet.
- Sprinkle chopped spinach evenly over the ricotta layer, distributing it uniformly.
- Add a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese, covering the spinach completely.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper over the cheese layer for additional flavor.
- Repeat layering process with remaining noodles, sauce, ricotta, spinach, and mozzarella.
- Cover skillet with a tight-fitting lid and cook on medium-low heat for 25-30 minutes.
- Check periodically to ensure noodles are cooking and sauce is not burning.
- In the final 5 minutes, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Slice and serve directly from the skillet, garnishing with fresh basil if desired.
Tips
- Break your lasagna noodles strategically to ensure even cooking and easy serving.
- Use a non-stick skillet to prevent sticking and make cleanup a breeze.
- Keep the heat on medium-low to prevent burning and ensure even cooking of the noodles.
- Check the skillet periodically to make sure the sauce isn't reducing too quickly.
- Let the lasagna rest for 5 minutes after cooking to allow the flavors to meld and the dish to set.
- For extra flavor, consider using fresh spinach and adding some garlic to the ricotta layer.
- If you want a crispy top, consider finishing the lasagna under the broiler for 2-3 minutes.
- Fresh basil as a garnish can elevate the presentation and add a burst of fresh flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 450kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Cholesterol: 75mg
