Name: Vegetarian Skillet Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 butternut squash; 1 cup fresh spinach; 2 tablespoons water; 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 cups marinara sauce; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 1 cup parmesan cheese; 1 tsp Italian herbs; pepper; 6 no-boil lasagna noodles; 2 cups mozzarella cheese

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Vegetarian Skillet Lasagna

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Heat oil in a 12 inch cast iron skillet over medium heat and sauté onions for 4 minutes. Add butternut squash cubes, garlic, two tablespoons of water and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fork tender. Add the spinach, stir and cook an additional minute uncovered.

Remove squash and spinach mixture to a medium bowl and cool.

In a separate bowl stir the ricotta, parmesan, Italian herbs, cooled squash mixture and 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste.

Place 1/2 cup of the marinara in the same cast-iron skillet and top with 2 pasta noodles. Spread 1/2 of the ricotta mixture on top and sprinkle with 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese.

Top with 1 cup marinara, 2 more noodles, 1/2 of ricotta mixture, remaining noodles, marinara and remaining mozzarella.

Place pan over medium low heat, cover and cook for 25-30 minutes or until pasta is fork tender

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pre-roast Your Squash 🎃
Roast diced butternut squash at 400°F for 15 minutes before adding to the skillet to caramelize edges and intensify sweetness, preventing watery layers in your lasagna.
Wilt Spinach Separately 🥬
Sauté fresh spinach with garlic until completely dry before mixing into ricotta to eliminate excess moisture that can make your lasagna soggy.
Layer Strategically for Even Cooking ⚖️
Arrange no-boil noodles in overlapping rows perpendicular to the pan sides and ensure sauce completely surrounds each noodle layer for proper hydration and tender pasta.
Let It Rest Before Serving ⏰
After cooking, let the skillet lasagna rest for 5-10 minutes covered with foil so the cheese sets and layers hold together when plating for cleaner servings.
Cheese Ratio Balance 🧀
Mix ricotta with egg, Italian herbs, and half the parmesan before spreading to improve binding and create creamier layers, reserving the remaining parmesan and mozzarella for the top.