#551: Skillet Lasagna

This was such a quick and easy dinner to throw together and we all enjoyed this one.  In fact, it was so easy (and we have leftover noodles) that we will most likely eat this again next week for dinner.  You are supposed to make this with broken lasagna noodles, but we had mini ziti that I didn't know what to do with...this was the perfect recipe it eat it in.  This recipe kind of reminds me of beefaroni you can buy in the cans, only a LOT better!

1 pound lean ground beef                                        
1 small onion, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, chopped (I omitted)
1 1/2 cups uncooked broken lasagna noodles (I used mini ziti)
1 1/4 cups water
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 jar (14 ounces) Marinara sauce
1 jar (4.5 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained (I omitted)
1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, if desired (I used grated Parmesan)

Cook beef, onion and bell pepper in Dutch oven over medium-high heat about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.
Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 10 to 12 minutes or until pasta is tender. Sprinkle with cheese.