Super Fast, Easy, Delicious Lasagna
📜 Collection: Gail Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Entrees A remarkably quick and easy skillet lasagna featuring layered noodles, ground meat, and rich cheeses. This simplified recipe delivers classic Italian flavors in a fraction of the traditional cooking time.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 35 mins | 10 mins | 6-8 Servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Large skillet with lid
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Spatula
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Pound | Cooked, Drained Ground Meat | ground turkey is good |
| 1 Small Package | Spaghetti Mix (dry) | divided |
| 1 Pint Carton | Small Curd Cottage Cheese | chilled |
| 3 Cups | Dry Wide Noodles | un-cooked |
| 1 Small Package | Spaghetti Mix (2nd package) | divided |
| 3 Cups | Canned Tomatoes with Juice | undrained |
| 1 Cup | Water | room temperature |
| 1 Tablespoon | Parsley Flakes | dried |
| 1 Tablespoon | Sweet Basil | dried |
| 1 Big Package | Grated Jack or Mozzarella Cheese | shredded |
Instructions
Step 1: Layering the Skillet
- In a big skillet, layer ingredients in the following order: First, add the 1 pound cooked, drained ground meat. Sprinkle 1 small package spaghetti mix (dry) over the meat.
- Next, add the 1 pint carton small curd cottage cheese, followed by the 3 cups dry wide noodles.
- Sprinkle the 1 small package spaghetti mix (2nd package) over the noodles.
- Pour the 3 cups canned tomatoes with their juice over these layers, and finally, add 1 cup water.
- Gently poke holes through the layers so liquid gets to the bottom and prevents the meat from scorching.
Step 2: Seasoning and Simmering
- Sprinkle the 1 tablespoon parsley flakes and 1 tablespoon sweet basil over the top of the assembled layers.
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Cook for 35 minutes, or until the noodles are tender and cooked through.
Step 3: Melting the Cheese
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Cover the entire top of the lasagna with the 1 big package grated Jack or Mozzarella cheese.
- Cover the skillet again and let it sit for 10 minutes until the cheese is completely melted and gooey.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store leftover lasagna in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave.
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