Deconstructed Lasagna

Directions

1. 1
   Combine water and Marinara sauce in deep-sided skillet.
2. 2
   Cover and bring to a boil
3. 3
   Meanwhile, break lasagna noodles crosswise into thirds or quarters.
4. 4
   Stir noodles into sauce, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until noodles are tender.
5. 5
   As noodles simmer, cook sausage in saute pan until cooked and no longer pink.
6. 6
   Drain fat, crumble sausage, and add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
7. 7
   Stir Sausage into noodles and sauce.
8. 8
   In the meantime, combine Parmesan, Ricotta, and mozzarella cheese, along with 1 Tablespoon of the parsley and black pepper.
9. 9
   When Noodles are just tender, Drop spoonfuls of the cheese mixture over the noodles.
10. 10
    Cover and simmer 3-5 minutes or until cheese mixture is heated through.
11. 11
    Top with basil and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.