Stovetop Lasagna

Cook the Ground Beef In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.

Add Onion and Garlic Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until softened.

Make the Meat Sauce Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer the sauce for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Prepare the Ricotta Mixture In a separate bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh basil, salt, and black pepper.

Cook the Lasagna Noodles Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Assemble the Lasagna To assemble the lasagna, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce in the bottom of a large skillet. Place a layer of cooked lasagna noodles on top of the sauce, followed by a layer of the ricotta mixture and shredded mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers until all the ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of meat sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese on top.

Cook the Lasagna Cover the skillet with a lid and cook over low heat for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Garnish and Serve Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.