Skillet Lasagna

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
2. 2
   Add the Onion and 1/2 tsp salt and cook until the onion begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Stir in the garlic and pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4. 4
   Add the ground meat and cook, breaking apart the meat, until no longer pink, about 4 minutes.
5. 5
   Scatter the pasta over the meat but do not stir.
6. 6
   Pour on the diced tomatoes, the water and the jar of sauce over the noodles.
7. 7
   Cover and bring to a simmer.
8. 8
   Reduce the heat to a med-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender, about 20 minutes.
9. 9
   Remove from heat and stir in the parmesan cheese.
10. 10
    Dot with heaping tablespoons of the ricotta and sprinkle the top with shredded mozzarella.
11. 11
    Let stand about 5 minutes.
12. 12
    Serve.
13. 13
    optional: before serving sprinklw with 2 Tbsp parmesan and 3 Tbsp chopped fresh basil.