Cheats Frypan Lasagne (Printable version)

Comforting stovetop lasagne with meat sauce and three cheeses, made in one pan.

# List of ingredients:

→ Meat & Sauce

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 14 oz ground beef or pork
05 - 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes
06 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
07 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
09 - 1 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1/2 cup water

→ Pasta

12 - 6 oven-ready (no-boil) lasagne sheets, broken into large pieces

→ Cheese Mixture

13 - 1 cup ricotta cheese
14 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
15 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large non-stick frypan over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 2 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
02 - Add ground meat to the pan and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned throughout, approximately 5 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
03 - Pour in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and water. Stir thoroughly to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
04 - Nestle broken lasagne sheets into the sauce, pressing them down to submerge. Cover tightly and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
05 - While pasta cooks, combine ricotta and Parmesan cheeses in a mixing bowl until evenly blended.
06 - After 10 minutes, distribute spoonfuls of the ricotta mixture over the pasta and sprinkle with half of the shredded mozzarella.
07 - Cover and continue cooking for another 10 minutes until pasta is tender and cheese has melted completely.
08 - Remove the lid and sprinkle remaining mozzarella evenly over the surface. Cover again for 2 minutes to melt the cheese.
09 - Let the lasagne rest uncovered for 5 minutes to allow layers to set before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything happens in one pan, which means less cleanup and more time on the couch
  • The pasta cooks directly in the sauce, absorbing all those seasoned flavors while it softens
  • It comes together in 35 minutes flat when comfort food cant wait
02 -
  • Oven-ready pasta is non-negotiable here because regular lasagne sheets will turn into a starchy mess
  • Stir occasionally during the first 10 minutes or the pasta will fuse to the bottom of your pan
  • The resting period is not optional because it lets the sauce thicken and makes serving much easier
03 -
  • Break the pasta into different sizes so some pieces are smaller and cook down while others stay substantial
  • Use a pan with a glass lid so you can check the pasta progress without letting the steam escape
  • Sprinkle a little extra Parmesan on top right before serving for a salty, crispy finish

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