
1. In a large oven safe skillet over medium-high heat, warm oil. Add beef, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and rosemary. Stir to combine. Allow meat to brown, stirring occasionally. About 7 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to broil.
3. Add pasta, tomatoes and water to skillet. Stir until well combined and pasta is submerged. Cover and cook until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally. About 7-8 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese. Place a mozzarella slice in the center of the skillet and the 4 remaining evenly around the skillet. Dollop the ricotta in the spaces between the mozzarella. Place skillet in oven until mozzarella cheese is golden brown and bubbly. About 3-5 minutes. CAUTION SKILLET IS HOT!!! Use a pot holder to remove from oven. Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve.
Serves 8.
Also See:
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Donna and Chad Elick are authors of the blog The Slow Roasted Italian. Donna is the recipe developer, cook and party planner, and Chad is the resident taste tester, photographer and designer. Creating delicious meals in a snap is what they do best, so pull up a chair and join them! For more, visit TheSlowRoastedItalian.com, and follow their weekly blog on dash, The Simple Kitchen.

