November 6, 2013

I had asked a friend and her daughter if they wanted to come to dinner on Wednesday night well, that was Sunday thank goodness she texts me to make sure we were still on!!!  I told her I had a new recipe I wanted to try and it comes from www.joybx.net. 

                                                 One Pan Skillet Lasagna

2 Tbls.  olive oil
1 lb. Italian sausage, Italian turkey sausage or ground beef
1/2 medium onion, minced
28 oz. can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed tomatoes or diced tomatoes
1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 1/2 c. low sodium chicken broth
2 9 oz. pkgs. of Buitoni four cheese ravioli, from the refrigerated section
8 oz. fresh Mozzarella cheese, cubed
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
Flat leaf parsley for garnish

Add olive oil to a large skillet.  Saute onions and garlic, over medium heat.  Cook until onions are soft and translucent.  Add sausage and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon while it browns.  Once sausage is cooked through, add tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, and ravioli.  If using whole tomatoes, use kitchen shears to chop them up while still in the can before adding to skillet.
Simmer until ravioli are tender and sauce have reduced and thickened, 15-20 minutes.  Remove from heat and stir in cheese's.

My note:  Since I used ground beef I added about 1 tsp. of Italian seasoning, and some fresh minced garlic.  I also, used shredded Mozzarella cheese.  This was a pretty tasty meal and declared a hit by the four of us.  I served it with a small salad and some homemade bread.  I will make this again maybe try some kind of Alfredo sauce next time.  It's a quick meal which is what I like.  Enjoy!!!!!


The next day this is what I had for lunch are ya jealous!!!!! 

A toasted peanut butter and banana sandwich on some of that homemade bread!!!!!