Skillet Lasagna

Submitted by Nancy Ness

Makes 6-8 servings

Ingredients

1/2 lb lean ground beef or turkey

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 cup sliced mushrooms

10 lasagna noodles broken into thirds (uneven pieces are ok)

1 tbsp fennel seeds

2 cups good-quality marinara sauce

2 cups water

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1 cup ricotta cheese

1 cup chopped spinach

1 cup shredded mozzarella

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Ground pepper for serving

Directions

1. Cook the meat, mushrooms, and onion in a large skillet over medium heat until the meat is browned, about 10 minutes, then drain any extra fat.

2. Add the lasagna noodle pieces, marinara sauce, water, and spices, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-high. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until the noodles are al dente, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to low.

3. Gently fold in the ricotta and spinach. Sprinkle on the mozzarella cheese and chopped basil. Cover and let cook for 2 minutes more or until the cheese on top melts. Top with Parmesan and freshly ground pepper. Enjoy!