🍕 Pepperoni Pizza Lasagna
🧾 Ingredients
For the Meat Sauce:
1 lb ground beef (or half beef, half Italian sausage)
½ yellow onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (24 oz) jar marinara or pizza sauce
2 tbsp tomato paste (for extra richness)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt & pepper to taste
For the Cheesy Layers:
9–12 lasagna noodles (regular or oven-ready)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup ricotta or cottage cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan
1 egg (for ricotta mix)
1½ cups sliced pepperoni
Optional: crushed red pepper flakes for spice
🌿 Topping:
Extra mozzarella
More pepperoni
Chopped fresh parsley or basil
🔥 Instructions
1. Prep the Sauce
In a skillet, cook ground beef with onions until browned.
Add garlic and cook another minute.
Stir in marinara, tomato paste, and seasonings. Simmer for 10–15 minutes.
2. Mix the Ricotta Layer
In a bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, and egg. Mix until smooth. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
3. Cook the Noodles
If not using oven-ready, boil lasagna noodles until al dente. Drain and lay flat on parchment to prevent sticking.
4. Assemble the Lasagna
Layer in a greased 9x13” baking dish:
Thin layer of meat sauce
Lasagna noodles
Ricotta mixture
Mozzarella
Meat sauce
Pepperoni slices
Repeat layers, finishing with noodles, sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, and Parmesan on top.
5. Bake
Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes.
Uncover and bake another 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Broil for a few minutes for crispy cheese top (optional).
Rest for 15 minutes before slicing!
✨ Tips:
Want a smoky kick? Add smoked paprika or use spicy pepperoni.
Swap mozzarella for provolone or pizza cheese blend.
For extra pizza vibes, sprinkle oregano or crushed red pepper on top.
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