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00:00Easy Skillet Lasagna
00:01This skillet lasagna is essentially magic disguised as dinner,
00:06all the comfort of traditional lasagna without the layering drama or lengthy baking time.
00:11Start with 1 pound, lean ground beef, 1 chopped yellow onion, and 1 chopped red bell pepper.
00:17Add half a cup of water and season with half a teaspoon of kosher salt,
00:211 quarter teaspoon of black pepper, 1 quarter teaspoon of Italian seasoning,
00:26and 1 quarter teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
00:28Stir in 2 cups of marinara sauce and 8 ounces of cooked farfalle pasta,
00:34then dot with 1 cup of ricotta and top with 1 cup of shredded mozzarella.
00:39Heat your cast iron skillet or large non-stick pan over medium-high heat until it's properly preheated.
00:45You'll know it's ready when a drop of water sizzles immediately.
00:48Add the half a cup of water, kosher salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning,
00:53crushed red pepper flakes, and marinara sauce to the skillet,
00:56stirring everything together until well combined.
00:59Stir in the cooked farfalle pasta, making sure every piece gets coated with that rich, meaty sauce.
01:06Gluten-free adaptation.
01:07Replace the farfalle pasta with gluten-free pasta using the same 8-ounce measurement,
01:12and corn-based or chickpea pasta works exceptionally well.
01:15Low-carb alternative.
01:17Replace pasta with 4 cups of spiralized zucchini noodles or cauliflower florets.
01:23Key nutritional highlights.
01:25This skillet lasagna provides approximately 385 calories per serving
01:29with a well-balanced macronutrient profile of 28 grams of protein, 15 grams of fat, and 32 grams of carbohydrates.
01:37Brown the beef fully to develop a crust for deeper flavor.
01:41Cook pasta slightly under al dente if prepping ahead.
01:44Dollop ricotta for creamy pockets.
01:46And let the dish rest 2 to 3 minutes off heat to thicken the sauce and set the cheese.
01:52Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months.
01:56Reheat with a splash of water in the microwave or gently in a covered skillet.
01:59For make-ahead prep, complete through step 2, then add pasta and cheese when ready to serve.
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