Description
A delicious fusion of pizza and lasagna, this Pizzagna combines the layered goodness of lasagna with classic pizza toppings for a comforting and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 No Boil lasagna sheets
- 1 jar of preferred pasta sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¾ cup pepperoni slices
- ¾ cup Canadian bacon or cooked pizza sausage
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Baking Dish
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Take a 9×9 inch baking dish and spray it thoroughly with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare the Toppings
- Dice the pepperoni and Canadian bacon slices into small, bite-sized pieces. If you prefer, you can substitute with cooked sausage or any other favorite pizza toppings of your choice.
- Create the Base Layer
- Pour about half a cup of pasta sauce into the bottom of your prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. This creates a moist base that prevents the bottom noodles from drying out.
- Begin Layering
- Place two lasagna noodles on top of the sauce, leaving a little room between them as they will expand during cooking when they absorb the sauce’s liquid.
- Add First Layer of Toppings
- Spoon a thin layer of sauce over the lasagna sheets. Then generously sprinkle a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese and your diced pizza meats on top.
- Continue Layering
- Cover with two more lasagna sheets and repeat the process, adding sauce, cheese, and meat. Then place the final two lasagna sheets on top.
- Finish the Top Layer
- For the final layer, add a bit more sauce, plenty of cheese, and the remaining meat toppings. Make sure to pour extra sauce around the sides of the assembled pizzagna so that all edges of the pasta sheets are covered with sauce.
- Initial Baking Stage
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and place it on the middle rack of your preheated oven. Bake covered for 35 minutes, which allows the pasta to cook through while trapping moisture.
- Final Baking Stage
- After 35 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes. This uncovered baking allows the cheese on top to get bubbly and slightly golden.
- Rest Before Serving
- Once done, remove from the oven and allow it to rest for at least 10 minutes. This resting period is crucial as it allows the layers to set, making it easier to cut and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding Italian herbs like oregano, basil, or an Italian seasoning blend to your sauce or between layers.
- You can customize this recipe with your favorite pizza toppings like bell peppers, olives, mushrooms, or onions.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, add red pepper flakes or use spicy Italian sausage.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.
- The no-boil lasagna noodles work best when they have plenty of sauce around them to absorb during cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg