One Pan Skillet Lasagna (Ground Beef or Turkey!)

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One Pan Skillet Lasagna (Ground Beef or Turkey!)

This Skillet Lasagna is made so easily in one skillet to cut down on cook and prep time! Made with lean ground beef or turkey, veggies, marinara sauce, and three different types of cheese. This wholesome and hearty meal comes together in less than 40 minutes!

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Servings:

Author: Amy Rains

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
1 lb lean ground beef
1 small yellow onion
1 cup diced and peeled carrots
1 cup chopped mushrooms (bella, button, or white mushrooms)
3 cloves garlic, (minced)
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp sea salt (+ more to taste)
1 24 oz jar of marinara sauce*
1.5 cups water
8 oz lasagna noodles** (cut into pieces)
6 oz mozzarella cheese (divided)
1 cup cottage cheese*** ( I use low-fat)
1/3 cup parmesan (optional)
fresh basil (optional)

Instructions

Begin by heating a large skillet to medium high heat. Once hot, add the oil then the ground beef and veggies. Cook for 8 - 10 minutes or until beef is mostly cooked through. You can drain any excess fat or water.
Add the marinara, sea salt, Italian seasoning, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Now add the lasagna noodles, making sure to nestle the noodles under the beef/marinara mixture. Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 20 - 25 minutes, or until noodles are al dente. Check on the noodles every 5 - 7 minutes to ensure they aren't sticking to each other or the bottom of the pan.
Bring the oven to a broil (optional). Remove the lid of the skillet and stir in the ricotta cheese, and half of the mozzarella. Stir until well combined. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top along with optional parmesan. You can either cover the lid and let sit for a few minutes to melt, or place under the broiler for about 3 minutes, or until cheese is golden and brown.
Garnish with fresh basil and salt to taste.

Notes

*I use Rao's marinara as it's my favorite. Feel free to use your personal favorite!

**Do not use the no-boil lasagna noodles! Use traditional noodles as it really makes this recipe extra tasty and the no-boil tend to be more sticky.

***You can also use ricotta cheese (as shown in the ingredients picture, but I prefer high protein low-fat cottage cheese! You can whip it in a food processor for 1-2 minutes so it's nice and smooth.

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