Before You Begin:
Prepare and gather your cookware and ingredients before starting. Cooking times and results may vary depending on your stove, skillet size, and ingredient thickness.
Cook ground beef or sausage over medium-high heat, breaking it up, until no longer pink and fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
Add onion and garlic; cook until softened.
Stir in marinara and seasoning. Simmer 10–15 minutes until slightly thickened.
Spread a thin layer of sauce in the skillet. Add noodles.
Spread half the ricotta, then mozzarella and Parmesan if using.
Repeat layers, finishing with sauce and mozzarella.
Cover and cook over medium-low heat 25–30 minutes, until noodles are tender and cheese is melted.
Rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
Cooking Notes (Time)
Prep Time: About 15 minutes, including chopping the onion and garlic, browning the meat, and measuring ingredients. Prep time may vary depending on knife skills and ingredient preparation.Sauce Simmer Time: Allow 10–15 minutes for the meat sauce to simmer and slightly thicken before layering. Simmering time may vary depending on sauce thickness and stovetop heat.Covered Skillet Cook Time: After layering, cook the lasagna covered over medium-low heat for about 25–30 minutes, or until the noodles are tender and the cheese is fully melted. Cooking time may vary depending on skillet size, heat level, and noodle brand.Rest Time: Let the skillet lasagna rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Resting time helps the layers set and makes serving easier.Total Time: Approximately 50–60 minutes from start to finish, including prep, cooking, and resting time.
