Description
A quick and healthy version of lasagna made in a skillet with ground beef, cheese, and whole wheat noodles.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 8 oz whole wheat lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef, onion, and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Add the broken lasagna noodles and mix until they are coated with the sauce.
- Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender.
- Drop spoonfuls of ricotta cheese over the top, then sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Add spinach or zucchini for extra vegetables.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian