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Quick Creamy Skillet Lasagna with Italian Sausage

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A fast and comforting skillet lasagna made with Italian sausage, creamy sauce, and cheeses, ready in about 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed (sweet or spicy)
  • 8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into smaller pieces (no-boil preferred)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese (240 g)
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (170 g)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (50 g)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil or parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon as it browns.
  2. When the sausage is about halfway cooked, stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until the sausage is fully browned and the onion is translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning along with salt and pepper to taste. Stir and simmer gently for about 5 minutes to meld flavors.
  4. Scatter the broken lasagna noodles evenly over the tomato sauce. Pour the heavy cream over the noodles and gently press them down to submerge most noodles in the liquid.
  5. Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce heat to low. Let the noodles cook for about 15 minutes, stirring gently once or twice to prevent sticking and ensure even softening.
  6. Dollop spoonfuls of ricotta cheese over the noodles, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan on top. Cover again and cook for another 5 minutes until cheeses melt and sauce is bubbly.
  7. Remove the lid and let the skillet lasagna rest for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.

Notes

If sauce is too thick during simmering, add a splash of water or broth. If too watery, remove lid briefly to reduce. Break noodles into smaller pieces for faster cooking. Use medium to low heat once liquid is added to avoid drying out. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of water or cream. For extra gooeyness, stir in shredded mozzarella before serving.

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Keywords: skillet lasagna, Italian sausage, creamy lasagna, quick dinner, one-pan meal, easy lasagna, weeknight dinner

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