Meal Madness: One-Skillet Mama Mia Lasagna

 

I wouldn't call this "lasagna", it is more a pasta dish as you used penne pasta rather than the flat lasagna noodles.  Again, this was a very delicious meal.  Of course, we love our pasta.  I used 99% ground turkey and gluten-free penne rigata. 

Meal Prep Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs 85% lean ground beef
• 1 1/2 tsp Garlic Garlic Seasoning
• 24 oz can no salt added tomato sauce
• 2 Tbsp Mama Mia  Marinara Sauce Mix
• 1 c shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 c penne pasta
• 2 c water

Equipment Needed:

•  can opener
• measuring cups/spoons
• 4 (1 quart) resealable freezer bags
• 1 (1 gallon) resealable freezer bag
• scissors, marker

Meal Prep

1. Place 1 1/2 lbs ground beef and 1 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Garlic Seasoning in a quart freezer bag.  It is ok if seasoning is not completely incorporated into meat because we will add to skillet when making.  Seal well. Set aside.
   
2. Place 24 ounces of tomato sauce and 2 tablespoons Mama Mia Marinara Sauce Mix in a quart freezer bag.  Seal well. Set aside.
3. Place 1 c shredded mozzarella cheese in a quart freezer bag.  Seal well.  Set aside.
4. Place 2 c penne pasta in another quart bag.  Seal well.  Set aside.
5. Label gallon bag with "One-Skillet Mama Mia Lasagna" and today's date.
6. Place all bags in the freezer bag.  Seal well and freeze (or you can refrigerate up to 24 hours.

Finish and Serve

Remove One-Skillet Mama Mia Lasagna from freezer and refrigerate until thawed, about 24 hours.

1. In large skillet over medium-high heat, empty contents of the meat bag.  Cook and crumble until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes; drain off liquid.
2. 
   Add contents of sauce bag, 2 c of water and contents of pasta bag (2c).  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat, cover and simmer until pasta is tender and sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally, about 15-20 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and sprinkle with cheese bag.  Cover and serve when cheese is melted.