Description
Hearty skillet lasagna delivers a quick, one-pan twist on classic Italian comfort cooking. Cheesy layers of pasta, rich marinara, and seasoned ground beef create a satisfying meal for hungry families seeking convenience and bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) ground beef
- 12 oz (340 g) bow-tie pasta, uncooked
- 24 oz (680 g) pasta sauce
- 2 cups (480 ml) water
- ½ cup (120 g) ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup (50 g) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup (30 g) fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup (15 g) fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tsps garlic powder
- 3 tsps onion powder
- 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Pulverize ground beef in a spacious skillet, infusing with garlic and onion powders. Sear over medium heat until meat caramelizes and releases excess fat.
- Liquid Integration: Pour pasta sauce, uncooked bow-tie pasta, and water into the skillet. Thoroughly intermingle ingredients, creating a uniform mixture.
- Pasta Cooking: Propel mixture to a rolling boil, then降低 heat to a gentle simmer. Cover and allow contents to converge, approximately 17-20 minutes, until pasta achieves perfect al dente texture.
- Cheese Ensemble: Whisk ricotta, egg, spinach, basil, Parmesan, flour, remaining seasonings in a separate bowl. Blend until achieving a silky, homogeneous consistency.
- Cheese Distribution: After pasta softens, delicately scatter ricotta mixture across skillet’s surface, creating creamy pockets throughout the dish.
- Final Melding: Replace lid and permit cheese to set for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to harmonize and intensify.
- Serving & Storage: Plate lasagna immediately, garnishing with additional Parmesan and fresh basil. Store leftovers in sealed container within refrigerator, consuming within three days and reheating gently.
Notes
- Meat Browning Technique: Crumble ground beef into small pieces and caramelize thoroughly to develop deep, rich flavor and eliminate excess fat.
- Pasta Cooking Precision: Ensure even sauce distribution and maintain gentle simmer to achieve perfect pasta texture without overcooking or becoming mushy.
- Cheese Blend Balance: Whisk ricotta mixture completely to create smooth, well-integrated filling that enhances overall dish complexity and moisture.
- Storage and Reheating Tips: Store in sealed container for maximum freshness, consuming within three days and reheating gently to maintain original taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg