Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, salt and pepper to taste, and break up the beef into small pieces. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until almost cooked through, then drain all but 1 tablespoon of grease.

Add the shallot and garlic to the pan and cook for 1 minute or until softened.

Add the pasta sauce, water and noodles to the skillet and press the noodles down into the liquid until completely submerged. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring every 4-5 minutes until the noodles are tender. Do your best to separate the noodles while stirring as they are prone to stick together.

Remove from heat and stir in the baby spinach until wilted. Add 1/2 cup of the grated mozzarella and the parmesan, and stir until combined. Top the lasagna with the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and cover with the lid until melted. Serve garnished with fresh basil, if desired, and enjoy!