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Italian Skillet Lasagna
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Ingredients
- 1 (1-lb.) pkg. 80% lean ground beef
- 2 tsp. salt, divided
- 1 tsp. pepper, divided
- ½ medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 clove(s) garlic , minced
- 2 tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 tbsp. fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 tbsp. fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 (14-oz.) cans Gustare Vita diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp. salted butter
- 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 c. whole milk
- ⅛ tsp. ground nutmeg
- 8 oven ready no-boil lasagna noodles, divided
- 2 (8-oz.) pkg. Soirée sliced fresh mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 c. fresh basil leaves, lightly packed; divided
Steps
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook ground beef with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper in large skillet over medium-high heat until browned, stirring occasionally to break into pieces. Transfer beef to bowl using slotted spoon. Reserve drippings in skillet.
- Add onion and garlic to skillet; cook over low heat for 8 to 10 minutes until softened. Stir in tomato paste, oregano, thyme, and parsley; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in undrained tomatoes, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Bring to boil; return beef to skillet. Remove from heat; set aside.
- Melt butter in small saucepan over medium heat; whisk in flour. Cook and whisk for 2 to 3 minutes or until thickened. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth. Add remaining ½ teaspoon salt, remaining ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and nutmeg. Remove from heat.
- Break lasagna noodles into large pieces and place in bottom of deep 12-inch cast-iron skillet. Spread to cover noodles with half of meat mixture. Layer with half each of fresh mozzarella and white sauce. Top with ½ cup basil. Repeat layers with remaining lasagna noodles, meat mixture, mozzarella, and white sauce.
- Bake, uncovered, for 40 to 45 minutes or until noodles are tender and cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with remaining ½ cup basil, if desired.