Lazy Lasagna Skillet Meal (Print Format)

Hearty skillet meal with beef, pasta, tomato sauce, and melted cheese for quick, comforting dinners.

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 1 chopped onion
03 - 1/2 tsp salt and pepper
04 - 1 tsp paprika
05 - 1 tsp Italian seasoning
06 - 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
07 - 1 TBSP minced garlic
08 - 1 jar marinara or pasta sauce
09 - 8 oz rigatoni pasta
10 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
11 - 1 cup ricotta cheese
12 - Shredded Parmesan cheese
13 - Dried parsley flakes

# Steps:

01 - Boil 8 oz rigatoni according to the directions on the box.
02 - Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, salt, pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
03 - Drain grease from the skillet, add minced garlic, and stir.
04 - Add 1 jar of marinara or pasta sauce to the skillet and mix well.
05 - Add cooked pasta to the skillet and stir thoroughly to combine.
06 - Add spoonfuls of ricotta cheese to the skillet, ensuring they are evenly spread out.
07 - Top the mixture with shredded mozzarella cheese and place in the oven until the cheese is melted.
08 - Top with shredded Parmesan cheese and dried parsley flakes before serving.

# Tips:

01 - Ensure the pasta is cooked to al dente texture for the best results.