Description
This easy and comforting skillet lasagna is perfect for weeknights, bringing all the cozy flavors without the fuss of traditional lasagna.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. lean ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken)
- 8 oz. dry farfalle pasta (bowtie)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth or water
- 2/3 cup fat-free cottage cheese
- 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 3 tsp. minced garlic
- 1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 Tbsp. dried onion flakes
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add ground beef, oregano, onion flakes, salt, and pepper; cook until browned.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth/water, and uncooked farfalle pasta; mix well.
- Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Remove from heat; fold in cottage cheese gently.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top; cover until melted (1-2 minutes).
- Serve hot and garnish as desired.
Notes
Feel free to swap ground meat, pasta shapes, and even add vegetables for a healthy twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: skillet lasagna, easy dinner, one pot meal, healthy lasagna, weeknight dinner