Description
A delicious and cheesy casserole that combines the flavors of pizza and lasagna, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat; drain excess fat.
- Add pepperoni, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet; stir to combine.
- In a baking dish, spread a layer of the meat sauce mixture on the bottom.
- Layer 4 lasagna noodles over the sauce, followed by half of the ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, and a layer of the meat sauce.
- Repeat the layers, finishing with noodles, remaining meat sauce, and the rest of the mozzarella cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite pizza toppings.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with vegetables or plant-based meat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Gooey Pizza Lasagna Casserole, Pizza Lasagna, Casserole Recipe, Italian Casserole