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. 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. Stir in the Italian seasoning, parsley, garlic powder, basil, salt, pepper, and tomato paste. Cook for 1-2 minutes,
3. Pour in the chicken broth, marinara sauce, and heavy cream. Stir well to combine.
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.
5. While the pasta cooks, combine the ricotta cheese, ½ cup mozzarella cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
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.
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.