Skillet Spinach Lasagna is an easy and fast way to make that lasagna you've been wanting on a busy weeknight. It's made even better for you with the addition of fresh spinach.
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Ingredients
1poundground beef
1tablespoonolive oil
1small onionchopped
4clovesgarlicminced
2cupschopped fresh baby spinach
2teaspoonskosher salt
1teaspoonblack pepper
2teaspoonsoregano
2teaspoonsbasil
9ouncesoven ready lasagna noodlesbroken
2cupswater
14.5ouncesdiced fire roasted tomatoes
15ouncestomato sauce
2teaspoonstomato paste
1 - 2teaspoonssugardepending on taste
1cupricotta cheese
8ouncesfresh mozzarellacut into 10 slices
¼cupchopped fresh basil
Instructions
In a large oven-proof skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add the onion and minced garlic and sauté until light, about 3 - 5 minutes.
Add the ground beef and cook until completely browned. Drain any fat if necessary.
Place the chopped spinach in the pan and stir until spinach has wilted.
Mix in the salt, pepper, oregano and basil.
Preheat the oven broiler to high.
Add the broken lasagna noodles to the pan, followed by the water, tomatoes, sauce, tomato paste, and one teaspoon sugar (add more sugar if desired after tasting).
Stir until well combined and cover.
Reduce heat to medium low and cook for about 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally to make sure the noodles don't stick to the bottom of the pan.
Remove from heat and alternately place the mozzarella and ricotta cheese around the pan.
Place the skillet into oven and broil for 3 - 5 minutes, until cheese has melted and bubbles. CAREFULLY REMOVE FROM OVEN WITH POT HOLDERS!!! IT WILL BE HOT!!