Three-Cheese Skillet Lasagna

Ingredients:
1lb lean ground beef
1 large shallot (or small onion), minced
3 cloves garlic
salt & pepper
24-26oz marinara sauce (some jars have more than others)
2 cups water
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2lb rotini (or other short cut pasta)
1 cup ricotta cheese, divided
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat broiler. Add ground beef, shallots, and garlic to a very large, oven-proof skillet (I used a 12″ skillet) over medium-high heat. Season with salt and pepper then cook until beef is no longer pink. Drain if necessary then return to skillet. Add marinara sauce, water, and Italian seasoning then turn heat up to high and bring mixture to a boil.
2. Add dry pasta then stir to combine. Turn heat down to medium-high then cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are just barely al dente – it should still have a little bite in the center (do not overcook.)
3. Remove skillet from heat then stir in 1/4 cup each ricotta and mozzarella cheese. Dollop remaining ricotta cheese on top then sprinkle remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top and broil until golden brown.

Serves 6

MY NOTES:  I prefer to use Italian sausage instead of ground beef.  

Source:  Iowa Girl Eats