Easy Skillet Lasagna

Love lasagna but hate fussing with layering everything up? This easy skillet lasagna is going to make your life way easier. It's just as delicious, but with a fraction of the work.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 272kcal

Author Rachel Gurk

Equipment

Nonstick 5-Quart Covered Saute

Ingredients

1 package (19.5 oz) Italian turkey sausage links, removed from casings
1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 large clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
2 jars (25 oz each) pasta sauce
1 can (14.5 oz) petite diced tomatoes
¾ teaspoon dried basil
¾ pound lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
4 cups (loosely packed) baby spinach leaves
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese
Fresh basil, for garnish, if desired

Instructions

In a large skillet (that has a cover available) over medium high heat, cook turkey sausage and chopped onions, breaking up sausage, for 5-10 minutes or until sausage is browned and onions are translucent. Add garlic, and continue to cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.
Add pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, basil, and lasagna noodle pieces.Bring to simmer. Keep simmering, partially covered, stirring frequently (see note), for 15-20 minutes, until pasta is tender. Mixture will thicken as pasta absorbs the liquid.
Add spinach, stir well, and cook for 5 more minutes, until spinach is wilted.
Stir in mozzarella, until melted and creamy.
Serve with dollops of ricotta cheese, and fresh basil, if desired.

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Notes

Make sure you stir the pasta frequently as it cooks, making sure to separate the lasagna noodles. They have a tendency to stick to each other or to the bottom of the pan.
If desired, substitute other types of pasta, such as radiatore or campanelle. Most any kind of pasta would work, including whole wheat.
Italian sausage made from pork can be substituted for turkey Italian sausage.

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