My daughter’s church girl’s club (Handmaidens) used to sell jar mixes (Handmaiden Helpers) as a fund raiser.  One in particular was a favorite of mine, Skillet Lasagna Mix.  I don’t have the original recipe, but here’s a close second.

Lasagna Skillet Mix

6 T instant dry milk

2 T cornstarch or 4 T flour

2 t chicken or beef bouillon (optional)

1 t Italian seasoning

1 t dried parsley flakes

1/2 t garlic powder

1/4 C dried minced onion *

1/4 C Parmesan cheese

3 C egg noodles (or Farfalle pasta)

Layer the ingredients in a 1 quart canning jar.  Gently shake the jar to settle the ingredients.

*Dried minced onions can be expensive!  Look for them at your discount chain for $.50 a jar or substitute fresh onions cooked with your ground beef.

Directions:

Mix the lasagna mix, 1lb ground beef (browned and drained), 2 C water and 2 C tomato sauce in a large skillet.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes stirring occasionally.  Top with 2 C mozzarella cheese and cook until melted.  Remove from heat and let stand 5 min.  Serve.

Note:  If you left out the bouillon in the mix, use broth instead of water in the final preparation.  This avoids MSG.