Description
Wavy lasagna noodles, a simple marinara sauce, ground beef and loads of mozzarella and parmesan make this Easy Cheesy Lasagna Skillet your new weeknight go-to!
Ingredients
- 9 ounces wavy lasagna noodles, broken
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 3/4 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook noodles until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef with salt and pepper until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook for about 30 seconds, then reduce heat to medium.
- Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 3–5 minutes.
- Add the cooked noodles and toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing to loosen the pasta and bring the sauce together, until it’s as saucy as you like.
- Dollop the ricotta over the top, then gently fold it in slightly, leaving some creamy pockets throughout.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella and parmesan evenly over everything.
- Cover and cook on low until the cheese is melted, about 5–10 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.