Name: Homemade Pizzagna
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 9 oven-ready lasagna noodles; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided (1 cup in ricotta mix + 1 cup for layers/topping); 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided (1/4 cup in ricotta mix + 1/4 cup for topping); 2 cups marinara sauce; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 20–25 pepperoni slices (adjust to preference); 1 tablespoon olive oil (for greasing and flavor)

Description

A comforting fusion of pizza and lasagna, this Homemade Pizzagna layers gooey mozzarella, creamy ricotta, Parmesan, and pepperoni in a hearty marinara sauce.

Ingredients

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9 oven-ready lasagna noodles
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided (1 cup in ricotta mix + 1 cup for layers/topping)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided (1/4 cup in ricotta mix + 1/4 cup for topping)
2 cups marinara sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
20–25 pepperoni slices (adjust to preference)
1 tablespoon olive oil (for greasing and flavor)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup shredded mozzarella, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Stir until just combined.
Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Arrange 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
Spread half of the ricotta mixture evenly over the noodles, then spoon 1/3 cup marinara sauce and 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella over it.
Repeat with another layer of 3 noodles, remaining ricotta mixture, 1/3 cup marinara, and 1/2 cup mozzarella.
Add the final 3 noodles as the top layer and spoon the remaining marinara sauce over them. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan, then arrange pepperoni on top.
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove foil and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Let the pizzagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

For a healthier twist, substitute pepperoni with roasted vegetables or turkey pepperoni. For gluten-free options, use gluten-free lasagna noodles.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 385
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 39g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 21g
Cholesterol: 40mg