Easy Skillet Lasagna

EASY SKILLET LASAGNA

3/26/2017

Skillet Lasagna

What if I told you that you could be enjoying a homemade Italian Lasagna dinner in less than an hour - without boiling any water and cooking any noodles? And no one needs to know that you didn't slave in the kitchen for hours to prepare this...it will be our little secret!

CRAZY EASY, CRAZY GOOD! It doesn't get much easier than this, and to tell you the truth, I may never go back to the old-fashioned way of making Italian Lasagna!

Easy Skillet Lasagna

Tender noodles cook directly in a hearty Italian meat sauce. Fresh parmesan, mozzarella and creamy ricotta cheese are swirled together in a single skillet in less than 20 minutes...and you'll be enjoying the best lasagna dinner before you know it!

And whether you use your favorite homemade Italian pasta sauce or a couple of jars of your favorite pasta sauce from the store, this will be your new favorite lasagna recipe!

So easy! Layer broken lasagna noodles on top of Italian pasta and meat sauce...

Layer with another layer of noodles and sauce...

Cook for about 20 minutes on your stovetop...

Melt Parmesan, Ricotta and Parmesan Cheese on top...

This is a perfect dinner to cook up on a busy weekend. The only thing left to do is enjoy some of this delicious Skillet Lasagna!

And believe me, everyone will be fighting over the leftovers tomorrow!

Skillet Italian Lasagna

EASY SKILLET LASAGNA

Easy Skillet Lasagna is the BOMB! I may never make a layered lasagna again! Tender noodles cook directly in a hearty Italian meat sauce – no boiling water or layering involved! Fresh mozzarella and creamy ricotta cheese are swirled together in a single skillet in less than 20 minutes…and you’re enjoying the best lasagna dinner before you know it!

Skillet Lasagna

INGREDIENTS:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 lbs ground lean beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried or 1 teaspoon fresh oregano (crushed)
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 jars (24 oz. each) pasta sauce (homemade or your favorite)
1 cup water
12 lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces
3 cups Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
3/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
1/2 cup Ricotta cheese
Fresh parsley (garnish)

HOW WE MAKE THIS:

In a large non-stick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef. Using a wooden spoon, break the meat into pieces and brown until cooked through. Add the chopped onions and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent.
Drain any excess fat. Stir in garlic powder, oregano and red pepper flakes, pasta sauce, and water. Stir to combine. With a large spoon, remove two-thirds of sauce from pan (just pour it in a big bowl).
Break lasagna noodles into 2-inch to 3-inch pieces. Lay half of the lasagna noodle pieces evenly over meat sauce in skillet. Carefully spoon half of the reserved meat sauce over the top of these noodles. Lay remaining lasagna noodle pieces on top, and spoon remaining meat sauce over the top.
Return to stove and reheat on medium. Once the sauce is bubbling, reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pan and cook until the noodles are soft (about 15 to 20 minutes).
In a small bowl, mix the parmesan cheese with the ricotta cheese. Uncover skillet and dollop spoonfuls of the parmesan/riccotta cheese mixture evenly around top. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese. Cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Remove from heat, sprinkle with parsley, and serve immediately to rave reviews!

YIELD: 8 to 10 servings

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