One Skillet Lasagna Pasta

Ingredients

• For the Pasta
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 tsp each Italian seasoning, dried parsley, garlic powder, and dried basil
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2½ cups chicken broth
• 1 jar marinara sauce (24 oz)
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 lb fusilli pasta
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, for topping
• For the Lasagna Topping
• 1 cup of ricotta cheese
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• Parsley, salt, and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and the onion is softened. Drain any excess grease if needed.

2. 2

   Stir in the Italian seasoning, parsley, garlic powder, basil, salt, pepper, and tomato paste. Cook for 1-2 minutes,

3. 3

   Pour in the chicken broth, marinara sauce, and heavy cream. Stir well to combine.

5. 4

   Add the uncooked fusilli pasta and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook according to the pasta package directions, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender. Add additional broth if needed.

6. 5

   While the pasta cooks, combine the ricotta cheese, ½ cup mozzarella cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

7. 6

   Once the pasta is cooked, top the skillet with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Add dollops of the ricotta mixture over the top.

9. 7

   Cover the skillet for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with additional parsley if desired and serve warm.