Skillet Lasagna

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon olive oil

1 pound ground beef

1 clove garlic (, minced)

1 Tablespoon dried minced onion

24 ounces pasta sauce

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon dried basil

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

8 ounces bite-size pasta (,penne, rigatoni or farfalle)

1 1/2 cups water

salt and freshly ground black pepper (, to taste)

1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup ricotta cheese

2-3 Tablespoons fresh basil leaves (, for topping)

Directions

Cook ground beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Brown meat and remove some of the grease.

Finish sauce: Stir in garlic, minced onion, pasta sauce, oregano, basil, garlic powder and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Add pasta: Bring sauce to a simmer and stir in pasta and water. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked through, about 13-15 minutes.

Finish: Remove from heat. Stir in parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Spoon a few scoops of ricotta on the top, and cover for a few minutes to allow the cheese to warm. Top with fresh basil. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 533 kcal
• Total Fat: 27 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Cholesterol: 78 mg
• Sodium: 652 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 41 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4 g
• Total Sugars: 9 g
• Protein: 26 g