Skillet Lasagna 1

Name: Skillet Lasagna 1
Ingredients: 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes; Water; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, minced; Table salt; 3 medium cloves garlic, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1 tablespoon); 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 pound meatloaf mix; 10 curly-edged lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch lengths; 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus 2 additional tablespoons; Ground black pepper; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

14 ingredients

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Ingredients

1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
Water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, minced
Table salt
3 medium cloves garlic, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1 tablespoon)
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 pound meatloaf mix
10 curly-edged lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch lengths
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus 2 additional tablespoons
Ground black pepper
1 cup ricotta cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Directions

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