This one-pan Italian-inspired appetizer boasts three melty cheeses, a robust pasta sauce and fresh herbs.

Lasagna Dip

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Heat an 8-in. cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add sausage; cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until browned (165 degrees), stirring occasionally to break sausage into small crumbles. Drain sausage on paper towels; set aside. Remove skillet from heat; discard drippings in skillet.

Add 3/4 cup pasta sauce to same skillet. Spread evenly in bottom of skillet. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Top with layers of cooked sausage, ricotta cheese and mozzarella cheese pearls. Drizzle with remaining 1/4 cup pasta sauce. Top with Italian cheese.

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired. Serve with crostini.