Cheesy Skillet Lasagna (Sweet Italian Sausage)

This Cheesy Skillet Lasagna is made in one pan on the stove. It makes for a simple and easy weeknight meal that still has the same great flavors of a classic baked lasagna, but takes just 35 minutes from start to finish!

Cast iron skillet lasagna recipe

Lasagna has always been one of my family’s favorite meals because it’s just so comforting, cheesy, and delicious. On nights when we don’t feel like spending the time or energy putting a classic lasagna together, I turn to this Cheesy Skillet Lasagna instead!

Made completely on the stove in a skillet, this easy lasagna recipe still has everything you love about the classic. It just takes way less time to make and there’s no layering involved! Every scoop is packed with noodles, cheese, Italian sausage, and a handful of veggies so your comfort food cravings can still be satisfied.

Ingredients

This one-pan lasagna has everything you love about a classic lasagna but is so much easier to make. Here’s what you need:

• Lasagna noodles
• Ground Italian sausage
• Garlic
• Green pepper
• Mushrooms
• Ricotta cheese
• Mozzarella cheese
• Pasta sauce (storebought or homemade)
• Fresh basil

How to make cheesy skillet lasagna

This lasagna recipe is made completely on the stove so you don’t need a cast iron or oven-safe pan to get it done! It’s so easy to make:

Break the lasagna noodles in half and cook according to the package instructions.

Brown the ground sausage in a large skillet along with the garlic.

Add the cooked noodles, pasta sauce, ricotta cheese, some of the mozzarella, mushrooms and Italian seasoning into the skillet. Stir and cook until the cheese melts.

Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top, cover with a lid, and cook until it melts.

Serve, adding fresh basil on top of each piece (optional!) and enjoy!

Variations:

Just like a traditional lasagna recipe, the ingredients and add-ins in this recipe are very flexible: 

• Noodles – While I prefer to make this with traditional lasagna noodles, you can use any long or short pasta noodle instead.
• Sauce – Make this with marinara, roma tomato sauce, or cherry tomato sauce for classic flavors. You could also add a little spice with this spicy tomato sauce or even stir in some bechamel sauce.
• Meat – Swap the Italian sausage for ground meat, chicken, or turkey, or omit the meat altogether to keep this lasagna vegetarian.
• Vegetables – Use any veggies you like. It’s a great clean-out-the-fridge recipe!
• Toppings – Sprinkle parmesan cheese, more mozzarella, and parsley on top for additional flavors.

How to Serve:

This easy family dinner is complete with a side of Italian bread or garlic knots and a fresh kale salad. It’s a filling recipe as-is so try to keep the side dishes light.

Storing leftovers

This recipe makes enough for the whole family (about 6 servings) but it can also be used for meal prep. Store the cooked lasagna in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 or 4 days. When it’s time to eat, simply reheat the leftovers in the microwave and enjoy!

To freeze, place the cooked and cooled lasagna in an airtight container and freeze for about 2 months. Let it thaw in the fridge overnight then reheat on the stove or in the microwave.

More easy one-pot dinners to try

• Pasta and Peas (Pasta E Piselli)
• Instant Pot Cherry Tomato Chicken Tacos
• Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup
• Healthy Potato Soup
• One Pan Taco Casserole

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