Craving lasgana, but cant spare the three to four hours it takes to make it? No problem! This stovetop version is on your table in 15 minutes thanks to oven-ready noodles and your favourite jarred pasta sauce. The other good news? Theres only one pan to wash. So say goodbye to hours spent slaving away in the kitchen and welcome this recipe into your everyday repertoire.
Directions for: 15-Minute Lasagna
Ingredients
10 oven-ready lasagna noodles
3 hot Italian sausages
1 tsp olive oil
1 (650 mL) jar of your favourite pasta sauce (we use Classico's Roasted Garlic and Onion)
1 cup water
2 cups packed baby spinach
1 cups shredded mozzarella, divided
cup ricotta
40 g fresh basil
Directions
1. Position rack in top third of oven. Preheat broiler to high. Boil water in a kettle. Break each noodle into 4 pieces and place in a heat-proof container. Cover with boiling water. Set a timer for 4 minutes, and then set aside.
2. While noodles are soaking, heat a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high. Slice open casings and remove sausages.
3. Add oil to pan, then meat. Using a wooden spoon, break up sausages into small pieces. Cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Drain excess fat from pan.
4. Stir in pasta sauce and water. Bring to a boil.
5. Drain noodles and add to sauce. Using a wooden spoon, push down noodles until fully submerged. Lower heat to medium-low and simmer until noodles have softened, 5 minutes.
6. Stir in spinach until wilted, about 1 minute.
7. Stir in ricotta and 1/2 cup mozzarella.
8. Top with remaining mozzarella. Broil until cheese has browned, about 2 to 3 minutes.
9. Garnish with fresh basil and serve.
Source and Credits
Courtesy of Food Network Canada
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