Easy Skillet Lasagna

Brown the Meat

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat...

• 1 tbsp olive oil

Add and cook, breaking it into small crumbles, until browned...

• 1/2 lb Italian sausage
• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt{tip:We test with Morton kosher salt. Using table salt? Use about 3/4 as much. Diamond Crystal? Use about 1 1/2 times as much.}
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Drain any excess grease.

Add the Noodles

Stir about a third of the jar into the meat...

• 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce

Break into 2-inch pieces and push into the meat mixture at an angle...

• 8 dry lasagna noodles

Pour the rest of the sauce over the top along with...

• 3/4 cup water

Note: Make sure the noodles are completely covered, or they'll have hard spots.

Simmer

Cover and simmer 20–25 minutes, stirring every few minutes so the noodles don't clump, until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened.

Cheese & Melt

While the pasta simmers, whisk together...

• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Dollop the ricotta mixture over the skillet, then sprinkle with...

• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Cover and simmer 5 minutes more, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Serve

Garnish and scoop onto plates...

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)