Skillet Lasagna

Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 6 Servings
Source: lilluna.com
Category: Pasta

Ingredients
1 pound Ground Beef
1 whole Onion (chopped)
6 cloves Garlic (minced)
8 ounces Mushrooms
1⁄4 cup Red Wine
24 ounces Marinara Sauce
6 ounces Mafalda Corta Pasta
2 teaspoons Beef Bouillon Paste
2 cups Water
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
5 whole Thyme Sprigs (stripped from stem)
3⁄4 cups Ricotta
1⁄2 cup Mozzarella
1⁄2 cup Parmesan
1⁄4 cup Parsley
  dash Salt
  dash Ground Black Pepper
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  dash Garlic Powder
2 whole Bay Leaves

Directions
  1. Place beef in a large 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder then cook until meat is browned. Transfer the beef to a bowl and pour off the fat.
  2. Add the olive oil to the pan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes. Add onions and garlic and cook for another 2 minutes then season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Add ground beef, red wine, bay leaves, oregano, and thyme to the pan and mix until wine has evaporated. Add the marinara sauce, beef bouillon paste, water, and pasta. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until noodles are al dente.
  4. Stir in mozzarella cheese and then dot the top with ricotta. Sprinkle with Parmesan, cover, and let it sit for 2-4 minutes until cheese melts. Sprinkle the top with parsley and serve immediately.