Lasagna in a Skillet - in About 30 Minutes!

Step 1

Cook meat in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into pieces with a wooden spoon, for about 5 minutes (until cooked through).

Step 2

Drain meat and return to skillet.

Step 3

Stir in garlic, red pepper flakes and 1/2 t. salt and cook over medium-high heat until fragrant (about 30 seconds -- do not burn garlic).

Step 4

Sprinkle broken lasagna noodles into the skillet, then pour in marinara sauce and water over the top.

Step 5

Cover and cook, stirring often and adjusting heat as necessary to maintain a vigorous simmer, until noodles are tender (about 20 minutes).

Step 6

Take the skillet off the heat source and stir in half of the mozzarella and half of the parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 7

Dot heaping tablespoons of ricotta over the noodles, then sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and parmesan.

Step 8

Cover and let stand off heat until the cheeses melt (about 3-5 minutes).

Step 9

Sprinkle with basil before serving.