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    30 Minute One Pan Lasagna

    Published: May 28, 2019 · Modified: Nov 21, 2021 by Anna 35 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Easy One Pan Lasagna is a quick and easy skillet version of everyone's favorite dish. Made in just 30 minutes with Italian sausage, delicious sauce, lasagna noodles and topped with cheese! 

    Serve this lazy Lasagna on a busy weekday, with a side of Easy Garlic Bread of Garlic Butter Breadsticks made with crescent dough.

    Overhead shot of lasagna in deep skillet.

    EASY ONE PAN LASAGNA

    This one pan lasagna couldn't be easier to make. Thanks to oven-ready noodles, it really cooks fast. That's my secret to it's success! The sauce is a simple combination of crushed tomatoes, chicken or vegetable stock and Italian seasoning. The noodles will absorb as much liquid as they need and the rest will turn into a delicious tomato sauce. Use hot sausage for added kick to the dish or top with crushed red pepper flakes for the heat.

    Quick and easy weeknight meal full of comfort goodness? Yes, please! I'll take a big plate of this lasagna after a busy day or even for a low-key weekend meal. This dinner is always a big success with my family!

    How to Make Lazy Lasagna in One Pan?

    • Start by sauteeing garlic and shredded carrot in a deep skillet.
    • Add sausage and cook until done.
    • Add chicken stock, crushed tomatoes and broken up lasagna noodles. Make sure no pieces of noodles are stuck to each other.
    • Bring the mixture to boil. Stir well.
    • Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes or so. Stir in spinach.
    • When noodles are done, top the dish with mozzarella and spoonfuls of ricotta and Parmesan cheese mixture and cover with the lid. In just a few minutes, the cheese will melt into gooey deliciousness!

    Note: The ricotta and Parmesan mixture is completely optional but highly recommended. In my opinion, there is no lasagna without ricotta!

    Overhead shot of tomato sauce with sausage, lasagna noodles and fresh spinach on top in skillet.

    Ingredients:

    • Italian sausage
    • oven-ready lasagna noodles
    • crushed tomatoes
    • chicken or vegetable stock
    • olive oil
    • garlic
    • carrot
    • mozzarella cheese
    • ricotta cheese
    • Parmesan cheese
    •  fresh baby spinach
    • Italian seasoning
    • crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

    What to serve with lasagna?

    The most common side to serve with lasagna is garlic bread or breadsticks. You can dip them in the tomato sauce to soak up every last bit of it.

    Can I make this One Pan Lasagna Ahead of Time?

    Yes, you can make this dish up to 2 days in advance. Keep it covered in the fridge, bring to room temperature. Bake in 350 degrees F oven until bubbly. Add cheese just before baking.

    Close up shot skillet lasagna on spoon over pan.

    One Pan Lasagna Variations:

    • vegetarian: add onions and mushrooms to make this dish meat-free.
    • gluten-free: use GF lasagna noodles
    • low-carb: skip noodles and use wide-cut zucchini strips

    More Easy Pasta Recipes:

    • Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Pasta Shells
    • One Pan Tortellini and Meatballs
    • Instant Pot Baked Ziti
    • Eggplant Lasagna
    • Baked Gnocchi with Sausage

    If you like this recipe and make it, snap a photo and share it on INSTAGRAM! Tag me @crunchycreamysweet so I can check it out and leave a comment! :D.

    Overhead shot of lasagna in skillet.

    Easy One Pan Lasagna

    Author: Anna
    Quick and easy skillet version of everyone's favorite dish. Made in just 30 minutes with Italian sausage, delicious sauce, lasagna noodles and topped with cheese! 
    4.43 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine American, Italian
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 883 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 3 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 medium carrot shredded (or 5 baby carrots, shredded)
    • 4 Italian sausage links casings removed
    • 1 and 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable stock see note
    • 1 and 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes
    • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
    • 12 oven-ready lasagna noodles
    • 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
    • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
    • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
    • 1 cup loosely packed baby spinach

    Instructions
     

    • Heat up oil in pan. Add garlic and shredded carrots. Saute until fragrant. 
    • Add sausage links. Cook, breaking it apart, until done.
    • Add stock, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning and broken up lasagna noodles. Stir well. Bring mixture to boil. Lower heat to simmer, cover pan with lid and cook for about 15 minutes OR until the noodles are done. Stir few times. 
    • Add spinach, stir well. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix together ricotta and Parmesan cheese and drop spoonfuls on top of mozzarella. Cover dish and let stand until cheese is melted. 
    • Garnish with crushed red pepper flakes, more Parmesan, chopped parsley or basil and serve. 

    Notes

    If you do not have chicken or vegetable stock on hand, use water and add 2 small or 1 large chicken bouillon cube. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 883kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 1098mg | Potassium: 618mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3580IU | Vitamin C: 5.9mg | Calcium: 305mg | Iron: 3.1mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment with rating below!

    This post was originally published on March 3rd, 2017 and updated on May 28th, 2019.

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    1. Bri says

      January 24, 2018 at 7:56 pm

      I did not love this recipe and just wanted to provide some feedback in case it might help anyone else. Once I put the pasta in, it kept sticking to the bottom of the pan. Also the amount of food it made was so much less than I thought! If you want to feed 5 or 6 people and maybe have leftovers I would double or triple this recipe.

      Reply
      • Bri says

        January 24, 2018 at 7:58 pm

        It also would have been so much easier to just use a box of some other type of pasta that you don't have to break up. Rotini or farfalle or penne would be great!

        Reply
        • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

          January 27, 2018 at 3:22 pm

          Any pasta works for sure. Thanks, Bri!

          Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        January 27, 2018 at 3:23 pm

        Hi Bri! If you make sure to stir well after adding the pasta, and make sure no pieces are stuck together, you should not have any problems. Also, as with any one-pot pasta dish, stirring often is helpful. Enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Jenny Ham says

      March 10, 2017 at 12:26 am

      5 stars
      I would make chili

      Reply
    3. Rajee says

      March 09, 2017 at 9:54 pm

      I will make veggie pasta

      Reply
    4. Wendy says

      March 09, 2017 at 6:25 pm

      The pans are beautiful!! Thank yo7 for the opportunity to win!! Either way, I will make this lasagna recipe. It looks delicious

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        March 12, 2017 at 5:41 pm

        Thank you so much, Wendy!

        Reply
    5. Brandon Sparks says

      March 09, 2017 at 1:08 pm

      5 stars
      If I was lucky enough to win this pan the first thing I would make in it is lasagna.

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        March 12, 2017 at 5:41 pm

        Thanks so much, Brandon!

        Reply
    6. Blair says

      March 08, 2017 at 11:15 am

      Definitely making your lasagna if I win! Maybe also a chicken pot pie? Those tall sides would let you get so much filling in!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        March 12, 2017 at 5:42 pm

        Thank you, Blair! I make my Chicken Pot Pie Pasta in this pan too and it's perfect. 😀

        Reply
    7. Melissa Little says

      March 07, 2017 at 4:36 am

      5 stars
      If I win the first thing I am going to cook is your One Pan Lasagna! It looks so good and easy to make.

      Reply
    8. Kat says

      March 06, 2017 at 10:30 pm

      5 stars
      Hmm, either this lasagna or Tuna Casserole.

      Reply
    9. Lauren Hall says

      March 06, 2017 at 9:34 pm

      I have been dying to try a one pan Lasagna!!

      Reply
    10. Lauren says

      March 06, 2017 at 5:20 pm

      Looks delish! Would love to get one of these pans to make it!

      Reply
    11. Becky says

      March 06, 2017 at 5:03 pm

      I think Shepherd's pie would be great in this pan!

      Reply
    12. Cathy says

      March 06, 2017 at 3:20 pm

      What an insanely delicious looking lasagna!!

      Reply
    13. Kimberly says

      March 05, 2017 at 5:43 pm

      I wish that skillet were on my table right now - my stomach is growling just looking at it!

      Reply
    14. Ellie says

      March 04, 2017 at 12:46 pm

      Besides lasagna I would use this for chicken enchilada casserole.

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        March 05, 2017 at 2:57 pm

        Sounds fantastic! Thank you, Ellie!

        Reply
    15. Stephanie Phelps says

      March 04, 2017 at 10:09 am

      5 stars
      Oh I would love to make that lasagna but I would also make some enchiladas in it as well!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        March 05, 2017 at 2:57 pm

        Fantastic idea, Stephanie! Thank you!

        Reply
    16. Maryanne says

      March 03, 2017 at 11:06 pm

      I can't say no to lasagna! If I win this pan, I'm definitely making a batch of your lasagna!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        March 05, 2017 at 2:57 pm

        Yay! Thanks, Maryanne!

        Reply
    17. Dorothy says

      March 03, 2017 at 10:31 pm

      I would try this recipe! That pan looks great!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        March 05, 2017 at 2:58 pm

        Thanks, Dorothy!

        Reply
    18. Michelle says

      March 03, 2017 at 6:11 pm

      I want to make your lasagna! Really, I could use this pan for so many things...I make lots of one pot chicken dishes and pastas!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        March 05, 2017 at 2:58 pm

        Right? It's just so practical! 😀 Thanks, Michelle!

        Reply
    19. Stacey Roberson says

      March 03, 2017 at 12:05 pm

      5 stars
      I would first make Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes.

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        March 05, 2017 at 2:58 pm

        Delicious idea! Thank you, Stacey!

        Reply
    20. Carly Williams says

      March 03, 2017 at 11:24 am

      I will definitely make lasagna!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        March 05, 2017 at 2:59 pm

        Thank you, Carly!

        Reply
    21. Kayley says

      March 03, 2017 at 10:49 am

      I would try out some new vegan dishes.

      Reply
    22. Patrick says

      March 03, 2017 at 9:20 am

      This looks so good! Lasagna is definitely not lasagna without the ricotta!

      Reply

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