Stovetop Rustic Lasagna with Herb-Infused Ricotta

Ingredients

- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- 1 large bell pepper, diced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 Parmesan rind
- 8 ounces lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh oregano, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Garlic bread, for serving

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ingredients:
Start by mincing the garlic, dicing the red onion, and bell pepper. Set these ingredients aside separately.

2. Brown the Beef:
In a large skillet or deep saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, red onion, and bell pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes until they start to soften. Add the ground beef, and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned – approximately 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Simmer the Sauce:
Pour in the beef broth, marinara sauce, and fire-roasted diced tomatoes. Stir in the Parmesan rind. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, reducing the heat to low. Allow it to simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

4. Cook the Noodles:
Add the broken lasagna noodles into the simmering sauce. Stir to ensure the noodles are submerged and evenly distributed. Cover the skillet and let the noodles cook, stirring occasionally, for about 12-15 minutes until they are tender. Remove the Parmesan rind and discard.

5. Prepare the Ricotta Mixture:
While the noodles cook, mix the ricotta cheese in a bowl with fresh oregano, parsley, and basil. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.

6. Assemble the Lasagna:
Once the noodles are done, remove the skillet from heat. Gently swirl in the herb ricotta mixture until it is incorporated throughout the lasagna.

7. Add the Finishing Touches:
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly across the top of the lasagna. Cover the skillet for a few more minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

8. Serve and Enjoy:
Ladle the lasagna into bowls or onto plates and serve immediately with slices of garlic bread on the side.

Total Time

PT45M
45 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

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Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

The entire dish contains approximately 2,400 calories.

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