lazy lasagna

dinner on a dime

mmm pasta, cheese, sauce, pasta again, more cheese, and sauce, then more cheese... etc 

what's not to love?

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since lasagna can take up to 2 hours to prepare, you probably haven't had a taste since your last visit home. luckily, there is a super fast & affordable solution. this lasagna may not come layer-by-layer, but how long does it stay in a tower on your plate anyway?

messy lasagna toss

PREP 5 mins
TOTAL 40 mins
FEEDS 4 starving students

you need this stuff:

3/4 lb extra lean ground beef or turkey breast

2 green peppers, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 jar (700 mL) tomato pasta sauce

1-2/3 cups water

1/4 cup italian salad dressing

12 lasagna noodles, broken into quarters

1 cup shredded cheese

1/2 cup ricotta cheese if you have it 

 

brown meat in large skillet

drain

add peppers, garlic, pasta sauce, water and dressing & bring to boil

stir in noodles

cover

cook on medium-low heat 10 to 15 min or until noodles are tender

stir occasionally

remove from heat & add ricotta

sprinkle with cheese

cover & let stand 5 min or until cheese is melted