Skillet Lasagna

Pan seared garlic and carrots with spinach added to a rich and flavorful creamy mozzarella marinara sauce with ziti pasta. Pan tossed with parmesan cheese and herbs to give a robust lasagna flavor. A truly simple dish to make for dinner or to serve for a dinner party with a glass of wine. This recipe will become a family favorite.

Course Pasta

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 535kcal

Author Jessica (swankyrecipes.com)

Ingredients

16 ounces ziti pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 carrots peeled, finely chopped or grated
4 cloves garlic minced
24 ounces marinara sauce
½ cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 tablespoon fire roasted tomato seasoning optional
1 tablespoon butter
1½ teaspoons dried basil
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ cup half & half
1 cup ricotta cheese
¼ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
4 cups fresh baby spinach

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Instructions

Fill a large pot with water and cook pasta to al dente according to package directions. Drain and toss lightly with olive oil.
In a large braiser pan, heat 1 tablespoons oil over medium-low heat.
Add finely chopped carrots. Cook about 2 minutes.
Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute.
Stir in 24 ounces marinara sauce, red pepper flakes, sun-dried tomato seasoning, basil, parsley, pepper, and butter.
Simmer for 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
Stir in stock/broth and half & half. Occasionally stir for 3 minutes.
Stir in ricotta cheese and stir well.
Add shredded mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese. Stir until melted.
Fold in fresh spinach, combining everything well.
Cook for 5 minutes.
Stir in pasta and toss well.
Top with parmesan cheese, if desired.

Notes

Serve with crusty french bread or garlic bread.
If serving leftovers, add extra milk at the time of reheating.

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