“THE Kids’ Favorite” Skillet Lasagna
- 15m Prep Time
- 30m Cook Time
- 45m Ready In
A quick and easy skillet lasagna that delivers all the classic flavors in under an hour. Ground pork, pasta, and a simple tomato sauce are simmered together, then topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large carrot diced
- 0.5 medium yellow onion diced
- 3 medium cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Italian herb seasoning
- red pepper flakes
- 1/2 lbs ground pork
- 1/4 cup fresh basil roughly chopped
- Kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 3/8 lbs conchiglie shells or farfalle pasta
- 1 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 11 of 16 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 834 mg
- Iron: 4.23 mg
- Magnesium: 90.8 mg
- Phosphorus: 684 mg
- Potassium: 1152 mg
- Zinc: 5.11 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp Italian herb seasoning
- red pepper flakes
- 1/2 lbs ground pork
- Kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 3/8 lbs conchiglie shells or farfalle pasta
- 1 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Prepare
- Dice 1 large carrot
- Dice 0.5 medium yellow onion
- Mince 3 medium cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Heat the olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the diced carrot and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic, Italian herb seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Step 2.
Add the ground pork to the skillet, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Fold in the chopped fresh basil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 3.
Scatter the pasta evenly over the pork mixture. Pour the chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, and marinara sauce over the top, then stir well to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover the skillet, and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat.
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Step 4.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the pasta. Cover the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes to allow the cheese to melt. Alternatively, place the skillet under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes to melt and brown the cheese.