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Simple Skillet Lasagna

Source of Recipe

From "The Secret Ingredient Cookbook" by Kelly Senyei


Recipe Introduction

"I am all for the labor of love that is homemade lasagna, but when the cheesy pasta craving strikes, I need satisfaction, stat. I've trimmed the prep time down to a speedy 15 minutes by utilizing one of the grocery store's most underrated shortcuts: refrigerated ravioli. You still achieve the classic flavor of lasagna, but without all the mess and stress of layering noodles and fillings. A quick-fix meat sauce lends this dish that homemade touch, but if you're really in a pinch, jarred sauce gets this mom's stamp of approval."

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 1 (20-ounce) package refrigerated ravioli of any type
â—¦ 1 pound sweet or spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
â—¦ 1 tablespoon minced garlic
â—¦ 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
â—¦ 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
â—¦ 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano
â—¦ 1 tablespoon sugar
â—¦ ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
â—¦ ¼ teaspoon black pepper, plus more for seasoning
â—¦ 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese, divided


Recipe

Position an oven rack about 4 inches from the broiler and preheat the oven to 375° F.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the ravioli and cook according to the package directions just until al dente. Drain the ravioli and set aside.

In a large cast iron skillet or sauté pan set over medium-high heat, cook the sausage, breaking it apart with a spatula, until cooked through and no longer pink. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, then taste and season the sauce with additional salt and pepper.

Add the ravioli to the skillet and toss to combine. Stir in half of the shredded mozzarella cheese, then sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top. Bake for 10 minutes.

Turn on the broiler, transfer the skillet to the oven rack directly under the broiler, and broil until the cheese begins to bubble and brown, about 2 minutes. Remove the skillet from the oven and serve.

Makes 6 servings

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes