Easy Skillet Lasagna with Penne Pasta
Recipes Beef Italian Main Dish Pasta Quick and Easy
Description
There's no need to turn on the oven when you can get the same delicious flavor using a skillet on the stove top. Besides that, the biggest difference is using penne pasta instead of time and labor consuming lasagna noodles.
Ingredients
1 T. olive oil
1 lb. ground beef
1 clove garlic, minced
1 T. dried minced onion
24 oz. jar pasta/spaghetti sauce, your favorite
1/4 t. dried oregano leaves
1/4 t. dried basil
1/8 t. garlic powder
1/8 t. crushed red pepper flakes , optional
8 oz. penne pasta
1 1/2 c. water
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 c. freshly grated parmesan cheese
3/4 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 c. ricotta cheese
2-3 T. fresh basil, for topping
Directions
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add ground beef. Brown meat; discard grease. Season browned meat with salt and pepper, to taste.
Stir in garlic, minced onion, pasta/spaghetti sauce, oregano, basil, garlic powder and red pepper flakes, if using; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a simmer; stir in pasta and water. Bring to a boil; cover; reduce heat; simmer until pasta is cooked through, about 13-15 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.
Spoon a few scoops of ricotta cheese on the top; cover for several minutes, allowing the cheese to warm up.
Serve immediately topped with fresh basil.
6 servings.