Skillet lasagna: A simple one‑pan twist on a classic dish
Italian lasagna is a pasta casserole that ensures no one leaves the table hungry. Aromatic and filled with meaty stuffing and tomato sauce, it will delight all fans of Italian flavours.
In this recipe, you don’t need to turn on the oven or search through kitchen cabinets for an ovenproof dish – the entire meal is prepared in one skillet. The pasta will be soft, the sauce will be flavourful, and you won’t make any unnecessary mess. It's the perfect recipe for a delicious family dinner.
Lasagna from the skillet - A recipe for a delicious dinner
Simple lasagna without béchamel will quickly steal the hearts of all household members. This recipe is easier than traditional lasagna, and additionally, you don’t need to pre-cook the sheets – they will soften directly in the pan. Ground meat, aromatic sauce, a touch of mascarpone leaves nothing else but to be amazed.
In addition to minced meat, the sauce also contains Italian salsiccia sausage. If you can’t find it in the shop, you can confidently replace it with good quality raw white sausage. The recipe also includes wine – no need to worry about the alcohol, most of it evaporates during cooking, leaving only the characteristic taste of red wine. You can, however, skip this addition.
Ingredients:
- 2 carrots,
- 3 stalks of celery,
- 1 onion,
- 6 tablespoons of olive oil,
- 200 grams of Italian sausage,
- 400 grams of minced beef,
- 800 grams of tomato passata,
- 1 tablespoon of salt,
- 1 teaspoon of pepper,
- 120 millilitres of red wine,
- 1 handful of fresh basil,
- 30 grams of grated parmesan,
- 8 sheets of lasagna noodles,
- 140 grams of mascarpone,
- 200 grams of shredded mozzarella.
Instructions:
Step 1. Dice the carrots, celery, and onion into small pieces. Place them in a skillet and sauté until the vegetables are translucent. Then add the sausage, removed from its casing, and crumble it apart. Brown the entire mixture.
Step 2. Add the minced beef and sauté for a moment. Then pour in the tomato passata, season with salt and pepper, and cook covered over low heat for about 2 hours.
Step 3. Next, add the red wine, fresh basil leaves, and grated parmesan, and cook for an additional 40 minutes. After this time, add the broken-up lasagna noodles and simmer for another 30 minutes until the lasagna sheets are soft.
Step 4. Once the pasta is soft, spread the mascarpone over the surface. Sprinkle with mozzarella and wait a moment until it melts.
Step 5. Transfer the ready lasagna onto plates and serve warm. Enjoy your meal!
