Weeknight Sausage & Zucchini Skillet Lasagna
Skip the hassle, but reap the rewards with this Weeknight Sausage & Zucchini Skillet Lasagna! It's a super easy dinner idea with all the classic flavor you love!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb. mild Italian sausage casings removed, if applicable
- 1 jar Ragu® Sauce 24 oz.
- 1 medium zucchini chopped
- 3 cups water
- 12 oz bow-tie pasta (aka farfalle)
- 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese 4 oz.
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown and crumble the Italian sausage over medium-high heat until no longer pink; drain.
- Return sausage to skillet. Add the zucchini. Stir in Ragu® Sauce and water. Bring to a boil. Stir in pasta. Cook covered over medium heat, stirring occasionally to separate pasta until noodles are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Top pasta with mozzarella cheese, then top with spoonfuls of ricotta cheese. Continue to simmer covered until cheeses are melted, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Use any short cut of pasta you have on hand.
Nutrition
Calories: 610kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 1270mg | Potassium: 807mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 805IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 310mg | Iron: 3mg
