Hello, time for pasta. Isn’t pasta always the answer in situations like this?
This is a riff on our Ravioli Lasagna – a major favorite around here and super simple, but maybe not the quickest to make since it takes about an hour in the oven.
This time around we’re making skillet lasagna. Same vibe as lasagna, but cooked in a skillet and ready in just 25 minutes!!
Skillet lasagna is one of our go to meals on nights when I’d really rather not cook.
Ingredient Notes:
Ground Beef – I’d recommend using lean ground beef so you don’t have to drain as much fat, but any blend will work. Ground turkey, chicken, pork, or lamb would also go great in this skillet lasagna recipe!
Garlic & Onion – Pretty much a requirement for any good pasta recipe! Some diced sweet onion and minced garlic will add lots of flavor to the ground beef while it cooks and will enhance the marinara sauce.
Marinara Sauce – When it comes to using store bought marinara sauce, the only brand I can possibly recommend is Rao’s! It tastes so much better than all the others, but feel free to use any brand you prefer. You could also make our homemade spaghetti sauce to use in this recipe!
Frozen Cheese Ravioli – You should be able to find this in the frozen section of most any grocery store. An variety is fine – we just prefer cheese!
Cheese –We’ll use ricotta, parmesan, and mozzarella.
What We Love About This Recipe:
Cheesy Goodness: Big dollops of ricotta cheese top this skillet lasagna off. So decadent!
30 Minute Meal: Enjoy all the comfort of classic lasagna without the assembly and bake time, thanks to this skillet recipe that streamlines the process while delivering the same mouthwatering taste.
One-Pan Wonder: Dirty dishes filling the sink? No ma’am, not today. You’ll need one skillet + a small bowl to stir together the ricotta filling.
Family Friendly: This skillet lasagna using cheese ravioli is bound to become a hit with the entire family, offering a crowd-pleasing option that both kids and adults will adore.
Customizable: Play with different types of ravioli and sauces to make this skillet lasagna uniquely yours, allowing you to explore various flavor combinations and tailor the dish to your preferences. You can swap the ground beef for a variety of meats as well!
How To Make Skillet Ravioli Lasagna:
Beef: Start by browning a pound of ground beef. Stir in some diced onions and minced garlic.
Marinara Sauce: Next, add a jar of your favorite pasta sauce to the skillet along with a little water. We love Rao’s but any brand works!
Cheese Ravioli: Dump your frozen cheese ravioli into the skillet and give it a stir. Cover the pasta in the marinara sauce as best you can and bring to a boil.
Cover the pan and let it cook for about 8 minutes.
Cheese: While the pasta cooks, stir together ricotta cheese, more garlic, Parmesan, mozzarella, and parsley.
Remove the pan from the heat and spread the ricotta cheese over the top. Sprinkle with a bit more mozzarella and pop the lid back on to melt the cheese.
Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley just before serving.
This skillet lasagna is seriously simple and it’s such a hit with my kiddos.
Serving Suggestions:
If you’re wondering what goes with our skillet lasagna, it’s pretty much anything you’d serve with pasta or an Italian recipe! A side salad is always a good choice, and I’ve got a few other great recipes below for you to serve with this:
Tuscan Roasted Vegetables
Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing
Air Fryer Frozen Bread Sticks
Cauliflower Risotto
Vegetable Salad
Air Fryer Frozen Garlic Bread.
