Quick and Easy Pesto and Tomato Skillet Lasagna
- 14 Lasagna Noodles
- 15 ounces, weight Ricotta Cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella
- 1/4 cups Shredded Pecorino Romano
- 1 Egg
- 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
- 1/2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
- 24 ounces, fluid Tomato Sauce
- 5 ounces, weight Basil Pesto
- 8 ounces, weight Fresh Mozzarella, Sliced
- Fresh Basil
- A Skillet Measuring Approx. 10" X 10" X 2.5" Deep
- Cook the lasagna noodles as per the packages instructions.
- In a large bowl, mix together ricotta, shredded mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, egg, kosher salt and ground black pepper.
- Mix thoroughly.
- Pour a little bit of tomato sauce at the bottom of the skillet (just enough to cover the bottom surface).
- Put down your first layer of noodles, covering the bottom of the skillet (approximately 3-4 noodles).
- If the noodles are longer than the skillet, you can trim them a bit or simply fold them over.
- Your next layer will be the ricotta mixture.
- Spread it evenly over the layer of noodles.
- Spoon some tomato sauce over the ricotta.
- Next, place down another layer of noodles.
- Evenly spread some pesto over that layer of noodles.
- Evenly spread more ricotta mixture over the pesto.
- Place down another layer of noodles.
- Spread more (likely the rest) of the ricotta mixture over the noodles.
- Spoon tomato sauce over the ricotta.
- Put down what will be your last layer of noodles.
- For the top layer, alternate between tomato sauce and pesto for the length of each noodle.
- This will create a red and green stripe effect for the top layer.
- Finally, place the fresh mozzarella slices on top.
- Place skillet over medium-low heat for approximately 20 minutes, covered.
- Let noodles simmer until cooked through.
- When done, put it under the broiler if youd like to blister and bubble the top layer of mozzarella (optional).
- Let the lasagna sit for about 10 minutes to let it set.
- You dont want to cut into it right away.
- Note: If any excess oil from the pesto pools onto the top of the lasagna, just carefully dab it with a paper towel.
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Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/quick-and-easy-pesto-and-tomato-skillet-lasagna/ (may not work)