Description
A hearty fusion of lasagna and pepperoni pizza — cheesy layers, savory sauce, and a golden pepperoni topping!
Ingredients
- Lasagna noodles (cooked)
- Marinara or pizza sauce
- Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- Pepperoni slices
- Ground beef or Italian sausage
- Ricotta cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
- Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook and drain lasagna noodles; set aside.
- Brown ground beef or sausage in olive oil, then stir in marinara sauce and Italian herbs.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta with Parmesan and a pinch of salt.
- Layer noodles, sauce, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and pepperoni — repeat until pan is full.
- Top final layer with mozzarella and pepperoni slices for a pizza-like finish.
- Bake 30–35 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Let rest 10 minutes before slicing for perfect, cheesy layers.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the meat and add more vegetables.
- Feel free to customize the cheese blend to your liking.
- Letting the lasagna rest is crucial for clean slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg