Pizza Lasagna
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food mashup with this irresistible Pizza Lasagna recipe, combining the best of two Italian classics into one unforgettable dish! This layered masterpiece features tender lasagna noodles, rich marinara sauce, and a medley of cheeses—mozzarella, ricotta, and parmesan—for a creamy, gooey texture in every bite. Juicy Italian sausage, zesty pepperoni, and a savory blend of sautéed onions, garlic, and bell peppers add bold, pizza-inspired flavors, all tied together with aromatic Italian seasoning. Perfect for feeding a crowd, this hearty casserole is baked until bubbly and golden, creating a savory feast that’s as satisfying as it is comforting. Serve it with a crisp side salad or garlic bread for a family dinner everyone will request again and again. With its winning combination of “pizza” and “lasagna,” this dish is a surefire hit for weeknight meals, parties, or potlucks!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 sheets lasagna noodles
- 4 cups marinara sauce
- 4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 pound Italian sausage, ground
- 40 pieces pepperoni slices
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
In a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Stir in the ground Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess grease.
Season the sausage mixture with Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Remove from heat.
In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, eggs, and half of the parmesan cheese until smooth. Set aside.
Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Lay down 3 sheets of lasagna noodles over the sauce, slightly overlapping if necessary.
Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by 1 cup of marinara sauce and 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
Sprinkle a portion of the cooked sausage mixture evenly over the mozzarella, then place 10 pepperoni slices on top.
Repeat the layering process (noodles, ricotta mixture, marinara, mozzarella, sausage, and pepperoni) two more times.
For the final layer, place the remaining lasagna noodles on top, spread the last cup of marinara sauce, and finish with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, tenting it slightly to prevent the cheese from sticking to the foil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Let the pizza lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7423 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 396.5 g | 508% | |
| Saturated Fat | 170.5 g | 852% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1511 mg | 504% | |
| Sodium | 13736 mg | 597% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 609.4 g | 222% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.5 g | 130% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.0 g | ||
| Protein | 373.4 g | 747% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 6243 mg | 480% | |
| Iron | 40.5 mg | 225% | |
| Potassium | 3807 mg | 81% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
