Skillet Lasagna (Lasagna in Padella)

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
• 1 ½ ounces Parmesan cheese, finely grated (¾ cup)
• ½ to ¾ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• Kosher salt and ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 12 ounces sweet or hot Italian sausage, casings removed
• 3 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 28 ounce can whole-peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 8 ounces lasagna noodles (about 9 sheets), broken into rough 3-inch sections (see headnote)
• 4 ounces low-moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded (1 cup)

Instructions

1. 1. Mix ricotta, Parmesan, pepper flakes, oregano, salt and pepper; brown sausage and garlic in olive oil.
2. 2. Add tomatoes, tomato paste and water; simmer until slightly thickened.
3. 3. Insert broken noodles upright, cover to soften, then stir in more water and cook until al dente; rest covered.
4. 4. Dollop with ricotta mixture, top with mozzarella and broil until browned.