dinner · italian
Skillet Italian Sausage & Spinach Lasagna with Mozzarella Crust
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Instructions
1
Heat olive oil in a 12-inch deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot across the base.
2
Add pork sausage to the hot skillet, breaking apart into bite-sized crumbles with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
3
Season sausage with italian seasoning and black pepper, browning 5 minutes until crispy and caramelized along the edges.
4
While sausage browns, finely dice the yellow onion and mince peeled garlic cloves on the cutting board.
5
Slide diced onion and minced garlic into the skillet, cooking 3 minutes until softened, translucent, and fragrant.
6
Stir tomato paste into the sausage and aromatics, cooking 1 minute until deeply fragrant and lightly toasted.
7
Pour in marinara sauce, one and a half cups water, and half the salt, bringing to a rapid boil.
8
Break lasagna noodles into two-inch pieces directly into skillet, stirring to submerge all pasta under the bubbling liquid.
9
Cover skillet tightly with lid, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer undisturbed for 11 minutes until noodles soften.
10
Uncover skillet, add baby spinach and remaining salt, folding gently for 2 minutes until spinach wilts completely.
11
Scatter shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese evenly across the top, covering the pasta in a cheese blanket.
12
Cover skillet with lid for 3 minutes until mozzarella is completely melted, stretchy, and bubbling around edges.
13
Remove skillet from heat, garnish with torn fresh basil leaves, and serve warm lasagna directly into bowls.
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