Description
Pizza Lasagna is the ultimate comfort food fusion, combining the cheesy layers of lasagna with the flavors of your favorite pizza. Juicy meat sauce, creamy cheese layers, pepperoni, and extra mozzarella make this dish irresistible.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (or a mix of beef and Italian sausage)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar (24 oz / 680g) marinara or pizza sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste (optional)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 15 oz (425g) ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese)
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (plus extra for topping)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 9–12 lasagna noodles (boiled or oven-ready)
- Pepperoni slices (20–25 slices)
- Extra mozzarella cheese for topping
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until meat is browned. Drain excess fat. Stir in marinara sauce, tomato paste, oregano, basil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–10 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, 2 cups mozzarella, and parsley.
- In a greased baking dish, layer noodles, meat sauce, cheese mixture, and pepperoni. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with meat sauce and extra mozzarella on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
Notes
- Use your favorite pizza toppings in addition to pepperoni, like mushrooms or bell peppers.
- Oven-ready noodles save time and reduce prep steps.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-American