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Skillet Lasagna (Lasagna in Padella)

4 to 6 Servings

1¼ hours

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This dish, called lasagna in padella in Italian, takes a faster, less structured approach than traditional baked lasagna. We use regular lasagna noodles, not the no-boil variety, and cook them directly in a sauce of tomato and Italian sausage. There is a trick, though, to ensure the pasta doesn’t stick together as it cooks. We break each lasagna sheet into sections about 3 inches long and insert the pieces in the sauce, standing them up on a frilly side. After a few minutes, the noodles will soften enough that they can be stirred into the sauce and simmered with little risk of sticking. The dish is finished under the broiler after it’s topped with cheese, so be sure to use a broiler-safe 12-inch skillet.

4 to 6

Servings

Tip

Don’t forget to cover the skillet after adding the noodles. This is necessary to trap the steam needed to soften the pasta. After adding the ½ cup water to the noodle and sauce mixture, scrape along the surface of the pan to loosen any pieces of pasta on the bottom. Finally, don’t skip the 5-minute rest before topping with cheese. It’s important for even hydration.

1¼ hours

Ingredients

  • 1

    cup whole-milk ricotta cheese

  • 1½

    ounces Parmesan cheese, finely grated (¾ cup)

Directions

Reviews
Felecia C.
April 24, 2026
Fast and Filling
We don’t eat much pork so I substituted turkey sausage. Turned out perfectly. So easy and so few dishes.
JAMES K.
February 25, 2026
Excellent and Easy
This one has moved into our top 5 all time. I do have a question: The last time I made this, I used imported Italian noodles that were 100% semolina and extruded thru bronze dies. This recipe calls for breaking the long noodles into shorter pieces. These Italian noodles were more brittle than U. S. brands and often shattered instead of breaking cleanly. Are there any methods or tricks to getting these kinds of noodles to break cleanly?
Jackie R.
January 14, 2026
My go to simple meal
Quick , simple, and Delicious! I have made this at least 6 times per my family's request.
SHARON F.
October 29, 2025
Quite tasty
My husband and I really enjoyed this recipe. I used ground beef instead of sausage since I had it on hand. Its definitely a keeper.
Pamela W.
October 16, 2025
Great recipe
I made it as directed until I forgot to put the mozzarella on. Toddler was hangry! Today I am going to put it on just half the dish to see if it is necessary enhancement.

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