Skillet Lasagna
Enjoy the full flavours of a classic lasagna for a fraction of the effort with this skillet version featuring a creamy spinach-and-ricotta filling and a meaty ragù.
SPINACH & SAUSAGE SKILLET LASAGNA
MAKES 8 TO 10 SERVINGS HANDS-ON TIME 50 MINUTES TOTAL TIME 11/4 HOURS
2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 225 g lean ground beef 200 g mild Italian sausages (about 2), casings removed 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp salt, divided ½ tsp hot pepper flakes 1 796 ml can whole tomatoes, chopped 1 475 g tub extra-smooth ricotta cheese 1 300 g pkg frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1 egg, beaten 1¾ cups finely grated Parmesan cheese, divided 6 sheets (each 10 x 6 inches) fresh lasagna noodles 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
In deep 12-inch ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; cook onion, stirring, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add beef, sausages and garlic; cook, stirring and breaking up with spoon, until beef and sausages are no longer pink, about 4 minutes.
Stir in tomato paste, ½ tsp of the salt and hot pepper flakes; cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes. Reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 12 to 15 minutes. Scrape into large bowl; wipe pan clean.
Meanwhile, in bowl, stir together ricotta, spinach, egg, ¾ cup of the Parmesan and remaining ½ tsp salt.
In same pan, spread 1 cup of the meat sauce to coat bottom. Arrange 2 lasagna noodles over top; top with 1 cup of the remaining meat sauce and half of the ricotta mixture. Repeat layers; top with remaining lasagna noodles and meat sauce. Bring sauce to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cover and simmer until noodles are tender, 15 to 18 minutes.
Arrange rack in oven 6 inches from broiler. Sprinkle lasagna with mozzarella and remaining 1 cup Parmesan. Transfer to oven; broil until top is golden and cheese is melted, about 2 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
PER EACH OF 10 SERVINGS about 400 cal, 24 g pro, 20 g total fat (9 g sat. fat), 11 g carb (2 g dietary fibre, 5 g sugar), 74 mg chol, 782 mg sodium, 584 mg potassium. % RDI: 35% calcium, 22% iron, 14% vit A, 28% vit C, 36% folate.