This Easy Skillet Lasagna is quick, tasty, and ready in 30 minutes! A family-friendly dinner you can make any night of the week. (+ Recipe Video!)
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Easy Skillet Lasagna

 

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Yield 6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 8 oz dry pasta (about 2 1/2 cups -- Campanelle, Bowtie, any kind)
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp dried Italian Seasoning
  • 1 (.6oz) packet Italian dressing mix, dry
  • 1 (24oz) jar red pasta sauce
  • 1 (16oz) tub cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup + shredded mozzarella cheese
  • fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta (in salted water) according to directions on package. Drain and set aside. (Toss with olive oil to prevent sticking, if not ready to use right away.)
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef, breaking meat into small pieces with a spatula/cooking utensil. Strain fat and discard. Return meat to skillet.
  3. Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, Italian dressing mix, red pasta sauce, cooked pasta, and cottage cheese. Mix together and stir until bubbling and heated through. 
  4. Top with parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Cover with a lid until cheese melts. Sprinkle with chopped parsley (optional). Serve hot. 

Recipe Notes

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