Pizzagna
A delightful fusion of pizza and lasagna, Pizzagna layers pasta, cheese, and classic pizza toppings for a hearty meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Pasta and Cheese
- 9 pieces lasagna noodles, cooked and drained Cook noodles al dente as they will continue cooking in the oven.
- 1 lb Italian sausage or ground beef Can substitute with vegetarian options.
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Sauce and Toppings
- 2 cups pizza sauce Store-bought pizza sauce works fine.
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1 piece green bell pepper, diced
- ½ piece red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup sliced black olives (optional) Can omit if not desired.
Garnish
- to taste Fresh basil or parsley For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage or beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the pizza sauce and Italian seasoning. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce in the bottom of the baking dish.
Layering
- Place 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce. Layer with 1/3 of the ricotta, meat sauce, mozzarella, provolone, pepperoni, peppers, onions, and olives.
- Repeat these layers two more times, finishing with cheeses and topping them with Parmesan.
Baking
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Finishing
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with chopped basil or parsley.
Notes
Pizzagna can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator before baking. Add an extra 10-15 minutes to the baking time if it's cold from the fridge. It can also be frozen for up to 2 months.