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Home » Recipe Index » Main Dish- Beef » Bow Tie Skillet Lasagna Recipe

Bow Tie Skillet Lasagna Recipe

April 21, 2020 by Kara Cook 7 Comments

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Easy Skillet Lasagna – all the amazing flavors of the classic, but without all the prep work. A perfect weeknight dinner any time of year!

bow tie skillet lasagna title photo

 

I was looking for something fast for dinner last night, and found this skillet lasagna recipe on Allrecipes. It doesn’t heat up the oven, and that is a bonus in August, so I decided to try it.

I made a few slight changes, and it turned out delicious! My boys told me they liked it better than regular lasagna. Wow! It is soooo much easier and faster. It will definitely be making a regular appearance at our dinner table!

Even though it’s not the prettiest dish, it is hearty and packed with flavor. And since it doesn’t heat up the oven, it’s a perfect comfort food any time of year. 

I wish I was eating it for lunch, but our microwave died last night, so my hubbie got to take the leftovers. He was actually in the middle of fixing it when someone called with a computer emergency. He dropped what he was doing and went to help them. So I guess he deserves the leftovers anyway. 🙂

skillet lasagna topped with cheese

 

HOW TO MAKE SKILLET LASAGNA 

(To skip my tips and just see the full recipe card, scroll to the bottom of the post.)

Ingredients needed:

  • lean ground beef
  • ground pork sausage (You can just use all ground beef, but the sausage adds great flavor.)
  •  onion (I use regular yellow onions, but you can use a sweet white onion if you prefer.)
  • garlic (I use fresh minced garlic, but you can use dry minced garlic if you prefer.)
  • canned diced tomatoes (My family prefers petite diced tomatoes, so I stock up when I can find them.)
  • tomato sauce
  • water
  • dried parsley 
  • dried basil
  • dried oregano
  • salt
  • bowtie pasta (Or another pasta of your choosing; I have also made it with broken up lasagna noodles with great results.)
  • cottage cheese (I used low fat cottage cheese, but any variety will work.)
  • parmesan cheese (I used fresh grated parmesan cheese, but the kind in the can will work in a pinch.)
  • mozzarella cheese

how to make skillet lasagna photo collage

 

MEAT MIXTURE: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef, sausage, and onion over medium heat. Drain off any fat. Ad garlic, tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, seasonings, and pasta. Bring to a boil, then turn heat down to low. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until noodles are tender.
 
CHEESE TOPPING: Stir together cottage cheese and parmesan in a small bowl. Drop by spoonfuls over tomato mixture. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top and let cook for a couple of minutes till melted.
 
plate of bowtie skillet lasagna with a fork
 
LEFTOVERS? If you have any leftovers, they are great the next day! Cover them with a lid or plastic wrap, and they will last for about 3 days in the refrigerator.

VARIATIONS:

  • You can just use a pound of ground beef in place of the sausage if you like.
  • If you don’t have bow tie pasta, you could use another kind. It may take more or less time to cook, so just check it for doneness.
  • Ricotta cheese can be used in place of the cottage cheese.
  • If you like things spicy, sprinkle in some red pepper flakes with the other seasonings. 
  • In place of the pork sausage, you can use spicy Italian sausage.

easy skillet lasagna recipe collage

MORE TASTY ITALIAN RECIPES:

  • Italian Chicken Pasta
  • No-Boil Lasagna
  • Italian Christmas Cookies
  • Rosemary Artisan Bread
  • Italian Ricotta Pie
  • Italian Christmas Cookies

MAIN DISH BEEF RECIPES:

  • Ground Beef Enchiladas
  • BBQ Meatball Recipe
  • Goulash with Rice
  • Ground Beef Stroganoff
  • Unstuffed Peppers

EASY SKILLET LASAGNA RECIPE

Yield: 6 servings

Bow Tie Skillet Lasagna

plate of skillet lasagna

All the flavors of classic lasagna, but made in one skillet in about 30 minutes!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound pork sausage
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 Tbsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 1/2 cups dry bowtie pasta
  • 3/4 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Brown ground beef, sausage, and onion in a large skillet; drain off any fat. Add remaining ingredients except cheeses.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or till pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir together cottage cheese and parmesan in a small bowl; drop by spoonfuls over tomato/meat mixture.
  4. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and let cook for a couple more minutes or till melted.

Notes

-You can just use a pound of ground beef in place of the sausage if you like.

-If you don't have bow tie pasta, you could use another kind. It may take more or less time to cook, so just check it for doneness.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 404Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 1140mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 3gSugar: 5gProtein: 28g
Cuisine: Italian / Category: Main Dish- Beef

(originally published 9/1/2009, updated April 2020)

If you love the flavors of lasagna, but don’t have the time, whip up this easy skillet lasagna. After one bite, you’ll want to make it again and again!

Filed Under: Main Dish- Beef, Recipe Index Tagged With: cottage cheese, diced tomatoes, garlic, ground beef, mozzarella, parmesan, pasta, sausage

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Comments

  1. wilhelmina

    May 28, 2020 at 11:26 am

    This pasta is a family favorite! It makes a great weeknight meal that your family will be asking for too!

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      June 12, 2020 at 9:07 pm

      So glad this was a hit at your house!

      Reply
  2. Suzy

    May 28, 2020 at 11:09 am

    We love skillet meals like this! The family goes crazy for it every time!

    Reply
    • Leah Henry

      June 3, 2020 at 7:13 pm

      I cooked pasta (ziti) separately then used pasta water/Pinot Gris and added to skillet. Then I baked in the oven. I also sweet Italian chicken sausage/ground beef and ricotta for cheese. Delicious 😋

      Reply
      • Kara Cook

        June 12, 2020 at 7:26 pm

        Thanks for sharing your take on the recipe. Glad to hear it turned out delicious! 🙂

        Reply
  3. Stephanie

    May 28, 2020 at 11:02 am

    This was absolutely fantastic! It was crazy easy to make and the kids loved it. Can’t ask for anything more.

    Reply
  4. Erin

    May 28, 2020 at 10:27 am

    The leftovers are great!

    Reply

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