Quick Skillet Lasagna

This lasagna can be prepared entirely on the stovetop and uses Parmesan and cottage cheese. Add fresh veggies like green peppers, spinach, or whatever you have on hand to increase flavor and nutrients. Make a meal of it with your favorite fruit.

Prep 8 minCook 22 minTotal 30 minUpdated Jul 3, 202630 minGluten Free

This lasagna can be prepared entirely on the stovetop and uses Parmesan and cottage cheese. Add fresh veggies like green peppers, spinach, or whatever you have on hand to increase flavor and nutrients. Make a meal of it with your favorite fruit.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 medium onion Onion, chopped
  • 85 g Ground beef(90% lean)
  • 15 cup Tomatoes, low-sodium
  • 6 cup Tomato paste, low-sodium
  • 1 tbsp Parsley, fresh (optional)
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder (optional)
  • 2 piece(s) Egg noodles, cooked
  • 1/4 cup Cottage cheese, low-fat
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Chop onion. Cook beef and onion, in a large frying pan until beef is brown and onion is tender. Drain off excess fat.
  2. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, water, and garlic powder to the beef mixture. Bring to a boil and simmer until sauce is thick, about 25 minutes.
  3. Cook noodles in a separate saucepan according to package directions. Drain.
  4. Add cooked, drained noodles to the beef mixture. Stir to prevent sticking.
  5. Mix cheeses and drop by spoonfuls into the frying pan.
  6. Cover and heat over low heat about 5 minutes.
  7. Refrigerate leftovers.

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Storage

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Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within a few days when appropriate for the ingredients.

Meal prep

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