You’re one pan away from a delicious, fully stacked weeknight Skillet Lasagna. All of the comforting layers of sausage, ricotta, and hearty pasta are piled on and ready to be devoured! A hit every single time.

Freshly made Lasagna in Skillet with herbs and cherry tomatoes

Say goodbye to boring pork recipes! This easy Skillet Lasagna recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or any night of the week when you want a delicious, hearty meal without all the fuss. With layers of meaty Italian sausage, cheesy ricotta mixture, and your favorite pasta sauce, this dish will surely be a hit with your entire family. Plus, using a skillet means less time spent cooking and more time spent enjoying this classic dish with a modern twist. So grab your skillet, fire up your stove top and oven, and let’s make this delicious skillet lasagna!

What Is Skillet Lasagna?

Skillet Lasagna, or Cast Iron Lasagna, is an easy dinner recipe combining all the deliciousness of traditional lasagna with minimal effort. And the best part? It’s a one-pan meal, meaning less time cleaning up after dinner. Who doesn’t love that? With skillet lasagna, you don’t have to worry about cooking the noodles ahead of time or layering everything just so. All you need to do is throw all of your lasagna ingredients into a skillet, pop it in the oven, and you’re left with classic lasagna that only took half the time to make!

Ingredients to Cook Lasagna in a Skillet

What You Need:

Skillet Lasagna Ingredients

  • Onion – Chopped
  • Carrot – Minced
  • Ground Italian Sausage
  • Garlic Clove – Minced. Use pre-minced garlic if you like!
  • Marinara Sauce – Use your favorite marinara sauce or make your own! We love Roa’s in our pantry.
  • Ricotta Cheese – Use high or low fat depending on your personal preference.
  • Egg
  • Kosher Salt And Pepper
  • Girlcarnivore Over Easy Spice Blend
  • No-Boil Whole Lasagna Noodles
  • Mushrooms – Rinsed and sliced. Totally optional.
  • Spinach – Rinsed. Totally optional.
  • Mozzarella – Sliced or shredded, depending on your preference.
  • Fresh Basil – Jullienned or carefully chopped.
Cheesy Skillet Lasagna in a Table with Garlic, Cherry Tomato, Basil and Spinach

How to make skillet lasagna

COOK THE SAUSAGE

  • Add the sausage to a large skillet, and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Breaking into small pieces.
  • Add the chopped onion and carrot, cooking until the sausage is cooked through and the onion is softened. 
  • Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds longer.
  • Remove from heat and transfer the sausage to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

PREHEAT THE OVEN

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 

PREP THE RICOTTA

  • Whisk the ricotta in a large bowl with the egg, a pinch of salt and pepper, and the GirlCarnivore Over Easy blend.

LAYER THE INGREDIENTS

  • In the now empty skillet, spoon a little marinara sauce on the bottom of the skillet.
  • Add a layer of the no-boil lasagna noodles.
  • Add a few mushrooms and a handful of spinach over the top of the pasta.
  • Dollop the ricotta over the top and spread with the back of a spoon or spatula.
  • Add a hefty portion of the ground sausage mixture evenly over everything.
  • Spoon marinara over the meat layer.
  • Repeat the steps with the next layer of noodles until the pan is full. 
  • Top with a layer of marinara and place evenly over the top.

COOK THE LASAGNA 

  • Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for 30 minutes, until the pasta is softened and the cheese melts. 
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving. 

SERVE

  • Garnish with freshly chopped basil and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese if desired before slicing to serve!
Steps to Make Skillet Lasagna in Iron Skillet

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Expert Recipe Tips

  • Cook pork sausage in the skillet ahead of time!
  • This recipe calls for GirlCarnivore Over Easy Blend; however, a generic Italian seasoning will work as a substitute if needed. 
  • Add some red pepper flakes on top for extra heat!

Leftovers & Reheating

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

What to Serve With Skillet Lasagna

Serve alongside our Kale & Apple Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette, your favorite homemade garlic bread, or a simple side salad!

Recipe FAQs

CAN YOU SUBSTITUTE GROUND BEEF OR PORK?

You can easily swap whatever ground meat you have in this recipe, such as ground turkey, ground beef, or ground pork! Use what you have thawed and add a little extra dash of spices from the rack!

CAN I SUBSTITUTE TOMATO PASTE FOR MARINARA SAUCE!

​Absolutely! Just make sure to dilute the tomato paste with water before spreading it into the skillet. However, we find a quality marinara sauce better than this option.

More Comfort Recipes

There you have it, folks! A delicious and easy Skillet Lasagna recipe that will surely become a family favorite. Who needs traditional lasagna when you have this easier way to make it in just one pan? Simply whip up a batch of this cheesy pasta dish and enjoy the compliments from your entire family. Trust us, this recipe is the easiest way to enjoy the classic lasagna flavors without all the hassle. Also, please rate the recipe card and leave a comment below to help out the next reader!

Easy Skillet Lasagna

5 from 17 votes
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 10
flat lay of the full skillet of lasagna with fresh ingredients to of garlic, basil and tomatoes
Simplify your lasagna cravings with our skillet lasagna recipe. No need for boiling—it's all cooked in one pan! Savory ground sausage, tender pasta, melty cheese, and a rich tomato sauce come together for a comforting and satisfying meal. It's lasagna made easy, without sacrificing the delicious flavors you love

Recommended Equipment

Ingredients  

  • 1/2 Onion chopped
  • 1 Carrot minced
  • 1 lbs ground sausage
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 24 oz marinara sauce
  • 15 oz ricotta
  • 1 egg
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp GirlCarnivore Over Easy Spice Blend
  • No-Boil Lasagna Noodles
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms rinsed and sliced
  • 3 cups spinach rinsed
  • 8 oz mozzarella sliced
  • Fresh basil jullienned and chopped

Instructions 

Cook the Sausage

  • Add the sausage to the skillet, and cook over medium heat, 5 minutes. Breaking into small pieces.
  • Add the chopped onion and carrot, cooking until the sausage is cooked through and the onion is softened.
  • Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds longer.
  • Remove from heat and transfer the sausage to a paper towel lined plate to drain.

Preheat the Oven

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Prep the Ricotta

  • Whisk the ricotta in a large bowl with the egg, a pinch of salt and pepper, and the GirlCarnivore Over Easy blend.

Layer the ingredients

  • In the now empty skillet, spoon a little marinara saue into the pan to coat.
    Skillet with marinara sauce spread over the bottom to start the lasagna layers
  • Add a layer of the no-boil lasagna noodles.
    Showing the no boil pasta arranged in the skillet for the lasagna
  • Top with a few mushrooms and handful of spinach.
  • Dollop the ricotta over top and spread with the back of a spoon or spatula.
    Showing the ricotta layer in the recipe steps for skillet lasagna
  • Add a heafty portion of the ground sausage mixture evenly over everything.
    Showing the ground sausage layer for skillet lasagna recipe
  • Spoon marinara over the meat layer.
  • Repeat the steps with the next layer of noodles until the pan is full.
  • Top with a layer of marinara and place the mozzarella evenly over top.
    Adding the cheese to the top of the skillet lasagna

Cook the Lasagna

  • Transfer the skillet into the oven and allow to cook for 30 minutes, until the pasta is softened and the cheese is melted.
    skillet lasagna fresh from oven in cast iron on a baking sheet
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Serve

  • Garnish with freshly chopped basil and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese if desired before slicing to serve.

Notes

If the cheese starts to brown, cover the skillet with foil. 
Serve with a fresh salad or roasted green beans on the side. 
Cool completely and store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge. 
Only reheat portions as needed to avoid drying out. 
Sprinkle a few drops of water over the lasagna as you reheat in the microwave to help pasta from drying out.
This recipe is shown being made in a cast-iron skillet. If you use cast iron, remove the lasagna when done serving and wipe the cast iron out immediately and reseason. Letting acidic foods sit too long in cast iron can wear down the natural seasoning. 
Pre-cooking mushrooms will help to draw liquid out from them, preventing the lasagna from becoming too watery as it cooks. 
This recipe calls for GirlCarnivore Over Easy Blend however, a generic Italian spice blend will work as a substitute if needed. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 841mg | Potassium: 519mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2583IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 254mg | Iron: 2mg
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Author: Kita Roberts

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  1. 5 stars
    Made this last night without the mushrooms and it came out fantastic, this recipe is a keeper. Very easy to put together, and had a great dinner in about an hour.

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