Spicy Lasagna Skillet Dinner

Name: Spicy Lasagna Skillet Dinner
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (6.4 ounces) lasagna dinner mix; 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 1 large onion, chopped; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 jar (14 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce; 1/2 cup chunky salsa; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 cup shredded mozzarella and provolone cheese blend

Shortcut lasagna bails me out when I'm in a frenzy to serve dinner. A leafy salad and buttery garlic toast round out the meal. —Donna Booth, Tomahawk, Kentucky

Ingredients

1 package (6.4 ounces) lasagna dinner mix
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 jar (14 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup chunky salsa
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup shredded mozzarella and provolone cheese blend

Directions

Fill a large saucepan three-fourths full with water; bring to a boil. Add pasta from lasagna dinner; cook, uncovered, 10-12 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain.
Stir in spaghetti sauce, salsa, seasonings, and contents of seasoning packet from lasagna dinner. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Drain pasta. Add to tomato mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese; let stand, covered, until cheese is melted.
Freeze option: Freeze cooled pasta mixture and cheese in separate freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a skillet, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese; let stand, covered, until cheese is melted.