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    Feb 22, 2018 · Modified: Aug 26, 2022 by Sues · This post may contain affiliate links, uses cookies, and generates income via ads · View privacy policy + disclosure statement linked in footer · 12 Comments

    Greek Skillet Lasagna

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    This Greek Skillet Lasagna is packed with Greek flavors, including ground lamb, feta, and kalamata olives, for a fun and easy-to-make (and cleanup!) twist on traditional lasagna.

    Overhead view of Greek lasagna with ground lamb and kalamata olives in a skillet with small bowls of olives and feta in background and recipe title at top

    It may only be February, but here in New England, we got an amazing sneak peek of spring yesterday. It ended up hitting 74 degrees in Boston, which is absolutely unheard of at this time of year.

    I took full advantage of working from home and though I spent much of the day in the kitchen, I also sneaked out for some play time with the pup (does it bother anyone else that "sneaked" is correct grammar, but it sounds sooo wrong??).

    We ended up going on a short run, which felt amazing. I tried to do the same thing again today, but now that it's 35 degrees, I just couldn't handle it. Today's conditions were less than ideal. When it's too cold, my ears start to absolutely kill me to the point where I want to curl up in a ball on the side of the road. But also, when it's too hot, my asthma acts up and I can't breathe. Yesterday's 74 degrees with a light cool breeze was perfection.

    Though I think yesterday was a mean little tease from Mother Nature, it's not all bad that the temperatures are falling once again. I like to look on the bright side and frankly, I'm not done with cold weather comfort foods just yet.

    I've recently become obsessed with skillet lasagnas because of how easy they are to make (with minimal cleanup) and how many leftovers they provide for the week. Lasagnas just aren't the same in the summer (though I'm dreaming of a lighter summer veggie lasagna now!), so I'm going to get my fill in while I can.

    If I'm not out running, I may as well be inside eating lasagna, right?

    Greek food is one of my favorites and I couldn't stop dreaming about how good Greek flavors would be in skillet lasagna form.

    Google "Greek lasagna" and you'll find a ton of results for "pastitsio," which is literally how Greeks make lasagna. This isn't that.

    It's an otherwise "classic" skillet lasagna, but made with Greek flavor combinations, like lamb, feta cheese, kalamata olives, and oregano.

    Greek Lasagna (in a Skillet) Recipe

    I think lasagna making scares a lot of people. But this skillet version is very simple and won't have you slaving over the stove all day.

    You simply need to brown ground lamb with onion and some spices and combine it with crushed tomatoes.

    And mix ricotta cheese with feta cheese in a separate bowl.

    Collage showing ground lamb in skillet, tomatoes added to skillet, and ricotta and feta mixed in bowl

    Mix spinach and kalamata olives into the lamb and then layer the lamb sauce with lasagna noodles, mozzarella cheese, and the ricotta and feta mixture.

    Collage showing layers of lamb tomato sauce with lasagna noodles and cheese mixture dolloped on top

    Of course, you can make your own lasagna noodles, but since one of the best parts about this dish is how quick and easy it is, you most definitely don't have to.

    You can use any no-boil lasagna noodle, but I have to say I've been really obsessed with Barilla's Oven-Ready Lasagne noodles lately. They're "rolled flat like homemade," which makes me happy.

    Barilla Oven-Ready Lasagna Noodles package on the counter

    You only actually need 6 noodles for this whole dish. The focus is really on that delicious lamb sauce and the flavors from the feta and olives.

    I made this Greek lasagna before Chris went out of town last week and ended up eating it for a few nights while he was gone.

    It was so nice to just go to the fridge, grab a slice of lamb lasagna, and enjoy it with a green smoothie (ok, or maybe a glass of wine) while watching absolutely anything I wanted on TV (I miss my husband dearly when he's away, but this is one perk!).

    Overhead close-up of Greek lasagna in a skillet

    I made this lasagna in a 10-inch cast iron skillet because that's what I have, but if you have a 12-inch, you can simply increase ingredient amounts by about 25%.

    Despite popular belief, you don't have to have perfect proportions with lasagna. This one is definitely a little more lamb-heavy than it is noodle. But if you want to use less meat and more noodles, that will be fine!

    I love my Le Creuset 10-inch cast iron skillet (affiliate link) if you're in the market for the perfect skillet lasagna pan.

    I really like that this skillet lasagna is different than the typical lasagna, but just as comforting and satisfying. In addition to altering measurements, if there are any elements in this dish you're not a fan of, you can easily leave them out.

    I know a lot of people don't love kalamata olives and while they add a fun umami to the lasagna, it would also be delicious without. You may just want to add a little extra salt into the dish if you omit the olives.

    Landscape view of Greek lasagna in a skillet with kalamata olives in a small bowl to the side

    You can also feel free to add anything in that's not listed in the ingredients. I tossed in some spinach for a little extra nutrition, but you could always add kale or another green.

    And if you don't love lamb, try this lasagna with turkey or beef! Once you have the technique of skillet lasagna down, the options are endless and you can make all kinds of swaps and versions.

    Head-on view of a spoon taking a scoop out of greek lasagna in skillet

    I honestly feel like it's going to take a lot to get me to make a traditional lasagna again. I mean, there's definitely something to be said for a slow-cooked bolognese sauce and handmade noodles, but unless it's a Sunday afternoon and I'm snowed in, I don't usually have time for that.

    This Greek lasagna can be made after a busy workday during the week.

    Overhead view of Greek lasagna with ground lamb and kalamata olives in a skillet with small bowls of olives and feta in background

    Bonus points for the fact that this lasagna is perfect for carb-loading after (or before) completing a long run.

    But let's be honest, unless temperatures are ideal, I'm likely eating this while bundled up in blankets in yoga pants (sans yoga) in front of the fireplace. Cold lazy people need carbs, too... I think.

    More Easy Dinner Ideas

    I never thought I'd call a lasagna an "easy dinner idea," but this Greek skillet lasagna definitely is! Here are a few of my other favorite simple dinner recips:

    • Chicken Spinach Calzone
    • Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta
    • BLT Risotto
    • Basil Chicken in Coconut Curry Sauce
    • Creamy Grapefruit Salmon
    • Steak and Cheese Fried Rice
    • Chicken Avocado and Corn Burritos
    • Huevos Rancheros Spaghetti
    • Lemon Basil Chicken Pasta (from a Dash of Ginger)
    • One Pot Sloppy Joe Casserole (from Culinary Hill)

    Have you ever made a skillet lasagna?

    📖 Recipe

    Greek Skillet Lasagna -- This lasagna is packed with Greek flavors, including ground lamb, feta, and kalamata olives, for a fun and easy-to-make (and cleanup!) twist on traditional lasagna | wearenotmartha.com

    Greek Skillet Lasagna

    This Greek Skillet Lasagna is packed with Greek flavors, including ground lamb, feta, and kalamata olives, for a fun and easy-to-make (and cleanup!) twist on traditional lasagna.
    4.91 from 10 votes
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    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: American, Eclectic, Greek, Mediterranean
    Keyword: Greek Recipes, Lamb Recipes, Lasagna Recipes, Skillet Dinners
    Prep Time: 25 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes
    Makes: 6 servings
    Author: We are not Martha

    Ingredients

    • 1 Tbsp olive oil
    • 1 onion finely chopped
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
    • 1 lb. ground lamb
    • 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
    • Salt and pepper
    • ½ tsp oregano
    • ¼ cup halved kalamata olives
    • 2 cups baby spinach
    • ¾ cup whole milk ricotta cheese
    • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
    • 1 large egg yolk
    • 1 ¼ cup shredded mozzarella
    • 6 no-boil lasagna noodles, broken in half
    • 4 basil leaves, chiffonaded (optional)

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
    • Heat a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Once oil is shimmering, add onion and cook for 5-7 minutes, until softened and turning brown. 
    • Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. 
    • Add ground lamb to skillet and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink. Drain any excess oil. 
    • Stir crushed tomatoes into lamb mixture, along with ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper, and oregano, and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes, until sauce begins to thicken. Stir in kalamata olives and baby spinach and stir until spinach begins to wilt, about one minute. Remove meat mixture to large bowl.
    • In a separate medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, feta cheese, egg yolk, ¼ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper.
    • Put about 1 cup of lamb mixture on the bottom of the skillet. Shingle 6 noodle halves around the edge of the skillet. Place dollops of the ricotta/feta mixture on the noodles, using half the mixture. 
    • Top with half of the remaining meat sauce and half the mozzarella cheese and shingle the remaining 6 noodle halves around the skillet. Dollop with the remaining ricotta/feta mixture. Layer on the remaining meat sauce and remaining mozzarella.  
    • Bake for 22-25 minutes, until lasagna is bubbling around the edges and the cheese is golden.
    • Let cool for a few minutes before sprinkling with basil and serving.
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    Comments

    1. Marie says

      February 23, 2018 at 12:13 am

      5 stars
      This looks so hearty and comforting! I love Greek flavours especially feta and olives. This would be a big hit at my house.

    2. Sandi says

      February 23, 2018 at 12:19 am

      5 stars
      I love Barilla's oven ready lasagna sheets. They make them in gluten free too, which is so cool!

    3. Luci's Morsels says

      February 23, 2018 at 12:21 am

      5 stars
      These looks AMAZING! I am having some serious dinner envy right now. Yummy!

    4. Natalie says

      February 23, 2018 at 1:15 am

      5 stars
      I love lasagna! It's definitely one of my favorite meals to have for dinner - always so homey and comforting. This skillet lasagna looks amazing and so tasty! I have to try this recipe soon ♥

    5. Eileen Kelly says

      February 23, 2018 at 2:00 am

      5 stars
      I love your recipe for skillet lasagna. I have used the Barilla lasagna sheets and they are awesome too.

    6. Brian Jones says

      February 23, 2018 at 2:01 am

      5 stars
      What a wonderfully tasty looking dish, I love the idea of swapping out the beef for lamb, great idea!

    7. Lucy @ Supergoldenbakes says

      February 23, 2018 at 4:25 am

      5 stars
      This is such a great twist on a well loved classic. I love the idea of combining an Italian classic with another Mediterranean cuisine.

    8. Alyssa | Flaxseeds & Fairytales says

      February 23, 2018 at 4:49 pm

      5 stars
      I love greek flavors with pasta! This dish reminds me a little bit of Pastitsio, but with a red sauce instead of the usual bechamel. I love the addition of the kalamata olives too-- delicious! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

    9. Sharon Anderson says

      February 24, 2018 at 7:59 am

      Such a creative & delicious idea! I’ve never tried a skillet lasagna but I would love to try this one. ?

    10. Lizzie says

      February 24, 2020 at 9:04 pm

      5 stars
      I made your Greek Skillet Lasagna tonight and it was a huge hit. It had all the great flavors we love. Thank you for sharing.

    11. Brenda says

      June 29, 2020 at 6:05 pm

      I made this yesterday with a few tweets like more Mediterranean spices and fresh herbs. I loved the noodles ..hadn't use them before. I made ricotta cheese so easy and worth the effort..taste way better. I had not been a fan but now homemade yes!! I did choose to layer in casseroles dish. It was great!!

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