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Healthy Caprese Skillet Lasagna

A simple, lighter skillet lasagna layered with tomatoes, basil, thyme, and fresh mozzarella for a Caprese twist.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 14 fluid ounce diced tomatoes with juices (1 can)
  • 2 cups skim milk or 1% milk
  • 5 dashes Italian seasoning
  • 1 handful basil torn
  • 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme stems removed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • no-boil lasagna noodles amount as needed for your skillet; break into pieces so they layer and are mostly submerged
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and position the rack in the middle.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat, then add the chopped onion and sauté 5–7 minutes until softened.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook about 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
  • Stir in the diced tomatoes with their juices, 2 cups milk, 5 dashes Italian seasoning, torn basil, thyme leaves from 2–3 sprigs, and salt and pepper to taste; heat until warmed through.
  • Break the no‑boil lasagna noodles into pieces and arrange them in the skillet, overlapping as necessary so most pieces are submerged in the sauce; leave about 1 inch of space at the top of the skillet.
  • Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 40 minutes.
  • Remove the skillet and evenly top the lasagna with the sliced fresh mozzarella, then return to the oven and bake another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted; optionally broil for a few minutes to brown the cheese while watching closely.
  • Let the lasagna rest in the skillet 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Equipment

  • 10- to 11-inch oven-safe skillet (cast iron recommended)
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Can opener
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Spatula or Wooden Spoon
  • Oven mitts

Notes

  • Increase salt as needed because no‑boil noodles can be less flavorful.
  • Use a 10¼-inch cast iron skillet for best results if available.
  • Break noodles so they fit and overlap slightly to ensure even cooking.
  • Monitor closely if broiling to avoid burning the cheese.
  • Letting it rest helps the lasagna set for cleaner slices.