One Skillet Lasagna

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oil in a large high rimmed skillet.
2. 2
   When it's hot add garlic, and crushed red pepper.
3. 3
   Saute for a few seconds.
4. 4
   Add the meat and cook until it is no longer pink.
5. 5
   Dump the tomatoes on the meat along with the juice.
6. 6
   Sprinkle the dried oregano, basil, salt, and pepper over the top and stir.
7. 7
   Break the lasagna noodles and spread them evenly over the meat and tomatoes.
8. 8
   Bring the pan to a rapid boil.
9. 9
   Put the lid on the pan and turn the heat to medium low.
10. 10
    Cook covered for 20-25 minutes or until the noodles are cooked.
11. 11
    Stir in the fresh basil, ricotta, parmesan,and 1/2 the mozzarella.
12. 12
    Sprinkle the rest of the mozzarella evenly over the top of the mixture.
13. 13
    Recover the pan, turn heat to low and cook until the cheese on top melts.
14. 14
    Serve
15. 15
    ALTERNATIVE- transfer the lasagna mixture into a greased casserole dish before sprinkling mozzarella on top.
16. 16
    When transferred place tablespoon dabs of ricotta on top.
17. 17
    Space them out as if you were placing cookies on a cookie sheet to bake.
18. 18
    Top evenly with the remaining mozzarella and place under the broiler until cheese is golden brown.