Created by LifeIsGood on June 25, 2015
Step 1: Cook the beef, pork and veal combination in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into pieces with a wooden spoon, for about 5 minutes (until cooked through).
Step 2: Drain meat and return to skillet.
Step 3: Stir in garlic, red pepper flakes and 1/2 t. salt and cook over medium-high heat until fragrant (about 30 seconds -- do not burn garlic).
Step 4: Sprinkle broken lasagna noodles into the skillet, then pour in marinara sauce and water over the top.
Step 5: Cover and cook, stirring often and adjusting heat as necessary to maintain a vigorous simmer, until noodles are tender (about 20 minutes).
Step 6: Take the skillet off the heat source and stir in half of the mozzarella and half of the parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 7: Dot heaping tablespoons of ricotta over the noodles, then sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and parmesan.
Step 8: Cover and let stand off heat until the cheeses melt (about 3-5 minutes).
Step 9: Sprinkle with basil before serving.