{"id":6143,"date":"2014-05-12T15:15:38","date_gmt":"2014-05-12T21:15:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/?p=6143"},"modified":"2014-05-12T15:15:38","modified_gmt":"2014-05-12T21:15:38","slug":"quick-skillet-lasagna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/2014\/05\/12\/quick-skillet-lasagna\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick Skillet Lasagna"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One day I am going to be a great meal planner. \u00a0At this current time however I am not so great at it. \u00a0Every now and then I plan a week of meals and I only have to take one trip to the grocery store. \u00a0But then there are weeks like last one where I find myself on the couch at 5pm on Friday evening not sure of what we are going to eat for dinner. \u00a0I loaded the kids up in the car after browsing through my Test Kitchen cookbook and got what I needed for this quick one skillet dinner. \u00a0It was ready by 7pm, \u00a0it was a huge hit and a recipe that I will definitely be making again.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/skilletlasagna4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6149 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/skilletlasagna4.jpg?resize=858%2C1381\" alt=\"Quick Skillet Lasagna | Hottie Biscotti\" width=\"858\" height=\"1381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/skilletlasagna4.jpg?w=1000 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/skilletlasagna4.jpg?resize=186%2C300 186w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/skilletlasagna4.jpg?resize=636%2C1024 636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In this skillet lasagna you have all the goodness of lasagna without all the work of layering and dirtying several dishes. \u00a0The recipe calls for broken lasagna noodles, but you could use penne or ziti if that&#8217;s what you have around. \u00a0I used Italian turkey sausage, but a mixture of ground beef and pork is what is called for in the original recipe. \u00a0I added a few ounces of goat cheese to the ricotta because I don&#8217;t think that there is a thing on this earth that couldn&#8217;t use some goat cheese goodness. \u00a0I layered some mozzarella slices on top of the finished dish and broiled it for a few minutes. \u00a0I think when you serve lasagna there should be strings of cheese stretching from pan to plate, so this ensures that will happen. \u00a0Top it all off with some fresh chopped basil and you have a super delicious and satisfying dinner that is ready in less than an hour. \u00a0I realize it&#8217;s no 30-minute meal, but it sure does take less time than a proper lasagna!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/skilletlasagna1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6146 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/skilletlasagna1.jpg?resize=858%2C642\" alt=\"Quick Skillet Lasagna | Hottie Biscotti\" width=\"858\" height=\"642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/skilletlasagna1.jpg?w=1000 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/skilletlasagna1.jpg?resize=300%2C224 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Serve this with lots of good bread and a green salad for a complete meal, and one that will make everyone very happy.<\/p>\n<h3>Quick Skillet Lasagna<\/h3>\n<p>Adapated slightly from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Americas-Test-Kitchen-Family-Cookbook\/dp\/0936184876\" target=\"_blank\"><em>America&#8217;s Test Kitchen Family Cookbook<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Ingredients<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 tablespoon olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1 medium onion, diced<\/li>\n<li>3 cloves of garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>salt and pepper<\/li>\n<li>1 package Italian turkey sausage (16-20 ounces)<\/li>\n<li>1 28-ounce can of diced tomatoes<\/li>\n<li>1 can tomato sauce (8-10 ounces)<\/li>\n<li>8 ounces of lasagna noodles, broken into 2 inch pieces<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup grated Parmesan + more for serving<\/li>\n<li>8 ounces part-skim ricotta<\/li>\n<li>3 ounces goat choose<\/li>\n<li>8-10 slices of fresh mozzarella cheese<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup fresh basil, chopped<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Directions<\/em><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Pour the tomatoes into a quart measuring cup and fill with water to make 4 cups. \u00a0Set aside.<\/li>\n<li>Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. \u00a0Add the onion and cook until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. \u00a0Season with a pinch of salt.<\/li>\n<li>Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. \u00a0Add in the turkey and cook, breaking the meat up into pieces, until meat is cooked through and no longer pink.<\/li>\n<li>Pour in the tomatoes and tomato sauce and stir to combine. \u00a0Taste and season with salt and pepper.<\/li>\n<li>Add in the noodles and stir to combine. \u00a0Press the noodles down into the sauce so that they are covered and then cover the skillet. \u00a0Bring the sauce to a simmer and then reduce heat to medium low and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.<\/li>\n<li>In a small bowl stir the ricotta with the goat cheese, 1\/2 teaspoon of salt and 1\/4 teaspoon of pepper. \u00a0Set aside.<\/li>\n<li>Preheat your broiler.<\/li>\n<li>Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the Parmesan. \u00a0Use a large spoon to dot the top of the skillet with the ricotta mixture, then lay the mozzarella slices on top.<\/li>\n<li>Place the skillet under the broiler until the cheese begins to brown. \u00a0Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the basil.<\/li>\n<li>Serve with extra Parmesan.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"wp_fb_like_button\" style=\"margin:5px 0;float:none;height:70px;\"><script src=\"http:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/all.js#xfbml=1\"><\/script><fb:like href=\"https:\/\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/2014\/05\/12\/quick-skillet-lasagna\/\" send=\"false\" layout=\"standard\" width=\"400\" show_faces=\"true\" font=\"arial\" action=\"like\" colorscheme=\"light\"><\/fb:like><\/div><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One day I am going to be a great meal planner. \u00a0At this current time however I am not so great at it. \u00a0Every now and then I plan a week of meals and I only have to take one trip to the grocery store. 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