Step 1

In your large cast iron pan (or another skillet) pan-fry your meat and onion until meat is fully cooked, drain grease and set meat aside in another bowl.

Step 2

Once you drain grease from the skillet, add three cups of cold water, and 1 box of Barilla Pronto (requires no draining *see notes below*, boil for 10 minutes flat. (I like to stir mine a bit so that the pasta does not stick to the bottom of the pan).

Step 3

Once the pasta is done, add in meat and onion mixture, cottage, ricotta, sauce and 1 cup of Italian style shredded cheese.

Step 4

Mix and top with remaining cheese .

Step 5

Place in the oven for 15 minutes at 350 degree f.

Step 6

Top with fresh parsley.