Sausage Lasagna Bake

Step 1 -Preheat the broiler.

Step 2 -In a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat, heat the oil.

Step 3 -Add the sausage to the hot oil and cook, while crumbling, until it begins to brown, about 4-6 minutes.

Step 4 -Add the garlic and cook, while stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 5 -Add the chicken stock, the marinara sauce, and the tomatoes to the sausage mixture and stir to combine.

Step 6 -Nestle the lasagna pieces into the broth mixture and bring it to a boil.

Step 7 -Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture, with the skillet covered, for 4 minutes.

Step 8 -Uncover the skillet and continue to simmer the mixture, while stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender, about 10-12 minutes.

Step 9 -Transfer from the heat and fold in 2/3 cup of the basil.

Step 10 -Top the mixture with the ricotta, the mozzarella, and the parmesan.

Step 11 -Broil the pasta mixture until golden-brown, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 12 -Serve garnished with the extra basil.