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Easy Skillet Lasagna

A quick one-pan lasagna made with ground turkey and fresh tomatoes for an easy weeknight meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 garlic clove finely chopped
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 pound ground turkey
  • 1 pound tomatoes fresh, diced
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 lasagna noodles
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese low-fat, diced
  • parsley finely chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • deep skillet or sauté pan with lid
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Heat a deep medium skillet over medium heat and add a splash of extra virgin olive oil.
  2. Add the finely chopped garlic and sauté until golden and fragrant, about 30–60 seconds.
  3. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up, until no longer pink.
  4. Stir in the diced fresh tomatoes and 1/4 cup water, then simmer for about 15 minutes to combine flavors.
  5. Season the sauce with dried oregano, salt, and black pepper and taste-adjust if needed.
  6. Add the lasagna noodles to the skillet, tearing them as needed to fit and distribute evenly, and press them into the sauce to layer.
  7. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes or until the noodles are tender and cooked through.
  8. Turn off the heat, sprinkle the grated Parmesan and diced mozzarella over the top, then cover again and let sit a few minutes so the cheeses melt.
  9. Drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil, garnish with finely chopped parsley, and serve.

Notes

  • Use fresh diced tomatoes for best texture.
  • Tear noodles to help them fit and layer evenly.
  • Cover after adding cheese so it melts without browning.
  • Low heat prevents the bottom from burning while noodles cook.