Quick Cast Iron Skillet Lasagna
This easy cast iron skillet lasagna uses pre-cooked pasta, ricotta, mozzarella, and jarred sauce for a comforting, cheesy dinner ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknights or cozy weekends — no boiling layers required!
Ingredients
- 2 cups jarred marinara sauce
- 2 cups cooked pasta broken lasagna noodles or short pasta
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Oil a 10–12 inch cast iron skillet.
- Mix ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread ½ cup sauce in skillet. Layer pasta, ricotta, sauce, and mozzarella. Repeat once more. Top with remaining sauce and mozzarella.
- Bake 15–20 minutes, until bubbly and golden. Optional: broil for 1–2 minutes.
- Rest 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with basil.