Whole Wheat Skillet Lasagna
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Ready In: 30 mins
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
- 1 lb whole wheat pasta (gemelli )
- 5 -6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1⁄4 lb pancetta, chopped
- 1 1⁄2 lbs ground sirloin
- 1 bay leaf
- ground black pepper
- salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 carrot, peeled and grated
- 1 onion, peeled and grated
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and grated
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves finely chopped
- 1 cup beef stock
- 28 ounces Italian tomatoes
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 fresh smoked mozzarella cheese ball, thinly sliced
Directions
- Heat a pot of water for the pasta, season with salt and cook pasta to al dente.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F or else preheat the broiler.
- While the pasta water comes to a boil, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a high-sided skillet over medium-high to high heat.
- When the oil smokes, add the pancetta, sirloin and bay leaf and caramelize the meat, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper and the allspice.
- Add the grated vegetables and the rosemary.
- Cook 7 to 8 minutes, then stir in the stock.
- Add the tomatoes and break up with a spoon.
- Drain the pasta and add to the sauce, then stir in the ricotta.
- Top the pasta with a layer of mozzarella and place in the oven.
- Cook for 5 minutes to melt and bubble the cheese.
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