Easy Skillet Lasagna with Penne Pasta
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.