Do you love the slow roasted taste of lasagna but hate to wait for it to cook? Then try this recipe for a skillet macaroni lasagna. It combines the savory taste of authentic Italian lasagna with the ease and convenience of quick cooking macaroni. This is the perfect dish to make on busy weeknights.
Instructions
1. Prepare the macaroni according to package direction. Drain (don't rinse), and set the macaroni aside.
2. Remove the sausage from the casings, and crumble it into a heated skillet. Add the ground beef and cook over medium heat until no longer pink and set aside.
3. Grease the bottom of a casserole baking dish, and pour half the macaroni inside. Top the macaroni with half the sauce.
4. Add the meat mixture next over the sauce and follow with half the ricotta cheese and half the mozzarella cheese.
5. Continue to layer the rest of the macaroni, sauce, and cheeses, in that order.
6. Bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven for just 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
7. Serve with toasted garlic bread and chef salad for tasty and healthy weeknight dinner.
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