Cheesy Garlic Bread Lasagna Skillet
A delicious, comforting one-pan meal combining lasagna and garlic bread flavors, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 85/15 recommended for flavor
- 24 oz jar of marinara sauce Medium-bodied with basil notes
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini recommended) Short shapes hold sauce well
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Freshly shredded melts better
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Adds umami flavor
- 1 loaf garlic bread Thick-sliced for best results
- to taste salt and pepper For seasoning
Optional Ingredients
- to taste Italian seasoning For an herby note
Instructions
Preparation
- Brown the beef in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
- Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add marinara sauce and stir. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the dry pasta and enough water to cover it (about 2 to 2 1/2 cups).
- Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender but firm (al dente).
- Remove from heat and stir in half the mozzarella and all the Parmesan until melted.
- Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Arrange garlic bread slices directly on top of the cheese.
Cooking
- Broil the skillet for 2-5 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the garlic bread is golden and crisp. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- Let it cool for a minute before serving.
Notes
Leftovers reheat well and are great for meal prep. To make it healthier, use low-sodium marinara and leaner meat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g
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