Skillet Lasagna

INGREDIENTS

• 1 teaspoon red pepper flake
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, diced 
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound Italian Sausage
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 10 lasagna noodles, broken into thirds
• 1- 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1- 8 ounce can tomato sauce
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, finely shredded
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil for garnish

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat in a large 12 inch skillet. When the oil is hot, add in the red pepper flake and cook for a minute.
2. Add in the chopped yellow onion and cook until the onion starts to turn translucent.
3. Stir in the garlic and cook for a minute, until fragrant.
4. Add in the Italian Sausage. Use a large wooden spoon to break the meat into bite sized pieces. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 tsp. black pepper, and 1 teaspoon oregano. When the meat is cooked through, drain any excess fat.
5. Sprinkle the lasagna noodle pieces over the meat evenly.
6. Pour 28 onces of diced tomatoes, 8 ounces tomato sauce, and 1 cup of water over the noodles. Do not stir. Bring to a simmer.
7. When the mixture starts to simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 20-25 minutes. About halfway through, stir the mixture.
8. When the noodles are tender after 20-25 minutes, reduce the heat to low. Stir in 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese.
9. Place spoonfuls of  ricotta cheese evenly over the pasta mixture. 
10. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese over the top. 
11. Make sure the stove is on low, cover the skillet, and allow it to sit on the stove for 5-10 minutes, or until the ricotta cheese is heated through and the cheese has melted.
12. Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve.