Skillet Lasagna
- Author: A Pinch of Joy by Charlene Vance
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 9 servings
- 1 pound of lean ground beef
- ¼ cup diced onion
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 16 oz box pasta, your choice
- 1 15 oz. jar tomato basil sauce
- 2 cups water
- Cook beef, onion and garlic in large skillet over medium-high heat 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add uncooked noodles, jar of pasta sauce, water and mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 15 – 17 minutes or until noodles are al dente and liquid is absorbed.
- Mix together cottage cheese, mozarella cheese and parmesan cheese. Spoon mixture evenly over cooked beef and noodle mixture. Cover and cook over low heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until cheese is melted. Remove from heat. Uncover; let stand 5 minutes before serving.
To Make Ahead and Freeze:
- Brown ground beef with onion and garlic as instructed. Add browned meat and tomato sauce to one gallon zip bag.
- Mix together cheeses and place in quart zipper bag.
- Put both bags in another gallon bag.
- Remove from freezer night before cooking and let thaw overnight. Add meat and tomato sauce mixture to large skillet over medium heat. Add water and pasta and cook as above.