Skillet Bolognese Lasagna
A one-pan weeknight dinner that’s a nutritional powerhouse! Packed full of veggies, protein, and flavor—plus, you probably already have most of the ingredients on hand!
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 2 celery stalks
- 2 medium carrots
- ½ medium onion
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 4–5 oz mushrooms, sliced (optional)
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 jar of your favorite marinara sauce
- (Rao’s or Thrive Market Roasted Garlic are great choices)
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 8 oz pasta of choice (broken lasagna noodles work great)
- ½ cup low-fat ricotta or cottage cheese (based on your protein needs)
- 2 oz Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp chimichurri sauce or pesto (or fresh basil)
- ½ cup part-skim mozzarella cheese
Instructions
1.Sauté the Veggies
- Heat oil in a large skillet (cast iron works best) over medium-high heat.
- Add chopped onion; sauté until translucent.
- Add mushrooms and zucchini; cook until softened.
- Stir in crushed garlic and season with salt and pepper.
2.Cook the Meat
- Push the veggies to one side of the skillet.
- Add ground meat and brown it, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes.
3.Boil the Pasta
- While the meat cooks, boil your pasta in a separate pot.
- Cook until al dente, then drain.
4.Add the Sauce
- Once meat is browned, stir in marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, and balsamic vinegar.
- Reduce heat and let simmer.
5.Cheese Mixture
- In a small bowl, mix together the cottage (or ricotta) cheese, Parmesan, and chimichurri (or pesto/fresh basil).
6.Combine Everything
- Add spinach to the skillet and stir until wilted.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and mix until everything is well-coated in the sauce.
7.Top with Cheese & Melt
- Dollop the cheese mixture over the pasta.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella.
- Cover the skillet with a lid and let the cheese melt.
8.Garnish & Serve
- Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and fresh basil.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
