No Bake Lasagna Skillet

A spoon pulling up a scoop of skillet lasagna with melted cheese stretching behind it.

This no bake lasagna skillet gives you all the cheesy, saucy comfort of the classic version without layering noodles or baking for an hour. It comes together in about 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights when you want something hearty but easy.

Course dinner, Main, Main Course, Main dish

Cuisine Italian

Diet Low Salt

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 498kcal

Author Jessy Freimann

Equipment

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon olive oil
½ cup onion finely diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 pound ground beef 90/10
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
8 ounces farfalle cooked to al dente, as per the instructions on the box
3 cups marinara sauce
½ cup water
⅔ cup ricotta cheese
1 Tablespoons Romano cheese
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions

Heat oil skillet over medium high heat. Add onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion has softened. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add ground beef and break up, cooking until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain excess oil if needed. Season with salt and pepper.
Add sauce and water to the pan. Once it starts to bubble, reduce the heat to medium and and simmer for 10 minutes. Boil the pasta to al dente while the sauce simmers.
In a separate bowl, mix together your ricotta cheese, Romano cheese and garlic power while the sauce simmers. Preheat broiler if using.
Add the pasta to the sauce and mix well. Spoon dollops of the cheese mixture onto your pasta mixture.
Top with mozzarella turn off heat and cover for 5 minutes until mozzarella is melted. Or place it under the broiler for 2 minutes of until the cheese melts and starts to brown a tad. Serve immediately.

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Notes

Cook the pasta al dente. Since it simmers briefly in the sauce, slightly firm pasta prevents it from becoming too soft when broiled.
Removing the extra fat after browning the meat helps prevent a greasy sauce, so be sure to drain it well if needed.
Melt the cheese to your liking. I prefer the broiler because that quick finish gives you that classic bubbly, golden cheese top, You can also turn off the heat and cover for a few minutes to make this truly no-bake.
Taste your marinara first. If your sauce is already salty, go lighter on additional salt.
Ingredients to prep ahead- Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and shred the cheese.
Leftovers and storage- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight and reheat until warmed through.

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