Name: Hunt's® 'Classic' Skillet Lasagna
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 8 ounces dry bowtie (farfalle) pasta, uncooked; 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons water; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 12 ounces Italian pork sausage; 1/3 cup chopped yellow onion; 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, undrained; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Deconstructed and delightfully simple, this skillet lasagna brings all the comforting flavors of the classic dish to your table in under an hour. Featuring tender bowtie pasta, savory Italian sausage, and a medley of rich cheeses, it's a weeknight wonder that's sure to become a family favorite.

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View Cook the pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. (Approximately 8-10 minutes)

02 Step

Recipe View While the pasta cooks, in a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, water, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.

03 Step

Recipe View Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage and chopped yellow onion. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the sausage is crumbled and the onion is tender. Be sure to stir occasionally to ensure even cooking. Drain any excess grease.

04 Step

Recipe View Add the undrained diced tomatoes, tomato paste, 3/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese, and the cooked pasta to the skillet. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.

05 Step

Recipe View Dollop spoonfuls of the ricotta mixture evenly over the top of the pasta mixture.

06 Step

Recipe View Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the entire surface of the skillet.

07 Step

Recipe View Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the ricotta mixture is heated through and the mozzarella cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from heat and let stand for a minute before serving.

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sausage while it's cooking.
Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for the Italian sausage for a leaner option.
If you don't have bowtie pasta, penne or rotini work well as substitutes.
Fresh basil leaves, chopped and sprinkled on top just before serving, add a bright, aromatic finish.

RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.2/ 5 ( 11 Ratings)

Total Reviews: (3)

Quinton Huels
Jun 30, 2025
I added some spinach to the skillet along with the tomatoes, and it was a great way to sneak in some extra greens. Definitely a keeper!
Gretchen Kshlerin
May 15, 2025
I was skeptical about lasagna in a skillet, but this recipe blew me away! It's so much faster and easier than traditional lasagna, and the flavor is incredible.
Payton Will
Mar 19, 2025
This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights! My family loves it, and it's so easy to customize with whatever veggies I have on hand.