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One Skillet Polka Dot Lasagna Recipe

One Skillet Polka Dot Lasagna Recipe
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One Skillet Polka Dot Lasagna is a comforting, easy-to-make dish that combines Italian sausage, tender bowtie pasta, and a creamy blend of cheeses cooked together in one pan for a hearty and flavorful meal with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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Meat and Seasonings

  • 1 lb. ground mild Italian sausage
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp dried basil (or Italian seasoning)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper

Liquids and Pasta

  • 2 cups pasta sauce
  • 2 cups bowtie pasta (uncooked)
  • 2 cups water

Cheese Mixture

  • 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Brown the Sausage: In a large skillet, cook the ground mild Italian sausage over medium-high heat until browned and no longer pink. Drain off any excess fat to keep the dish from becoming greasy.
  2. Add Seasonings and Pasta: Return the skillet to the stove and stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, pasta sauce, uncooked bowtie pasta, water, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
  3. Simmer the Pasta: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and let it simmer for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and has absorbed some of the sauce.
  4. Prepare Cheese Mixture: While the pasta cooks, in a separate bowl combine shredded mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan cheeses, egg, dried basil, flour, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
  5. Add Cheese Dollops: Once the pasta is tender, evenly scoop large dollops of the cheese mixture onto the surface of the pasta in the skillet, spacing them apart to create a polka dot effect.
  6. Cook Until Set: Cover the skillet again and cook for an additional 5 minutes over low heat, allowing the cheese dollops to set and slightly firm up.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Remove the lid, serve the lasagna hot directly from the skillet, and enjoy your flavorful one-pan meal with minimal cleanup.

Notes

  • Use mild Italian sausage for a subtle, balanced flavor; spicy sausage can be used for more heat.
  • Bowtie pasta works well for this recipe, but you can substitute with other small pasta shapes like penne or rotini.
  • Adding a pinch of red pepper flakes enhances the flavor but can be omitted if you prefer a milder dish.
  • If the sauce thickens too much during cooking, add a splash of water to maintain a saucy consistency.
  • For a vegetarian alternative, omit the sausage and use plant-based sausage or additional vegetables.
  • The flour in the cheese mixture helps stabilize the dollops so they hold their shape while cooking.

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