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Pizzagna: The Ultimate Pizza-Lasagna Fusion with Pepperoni-Mozzarella Excellence

A playful twist on two Italian-American classics. This dish swaps traditional ricotta for a heavy helping of mozzarella and pizza-style meats. The “no-boil” noodles absorb the tomato sauce as they bake, creating a dense, cheesy, and savory casserole that mimics a deep-dish pizza but with the elegant layers of a lasagna.

  • Total Time: 1 hour(plus cooling)
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Ingredients

  • The Pasta: 6 no-boil lasagna sheets.

  • The Sauce: 1 jar (approx. 24 oz) of your favorite pasta or pizza sauce.

  • The Cheese: 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese.

  • The Meats: ¾ cup pepperoni slices (diced), ¾ cup Canadian bacon (diced) or cooked pizza sausage.

  • Optional: Diced bell peppers, black olives, or mushrooms for a “Supreme” version.

Instructions

  • Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

  • Base Layer: Pour about ½ cup of sauce into the bottom of the dish and spread it evenly.

  • First Layer: Place 2 lasagna sheets on the sauce, leaving a little room between them (they will expand as they hydrate). Top with a thin layer of sauce, a generous handful of mozzarella, and a portion of your pizza meats.

  • Repeat: Add 2 more lasagna sheets. Repeat the sauce, cheese, and meat layers.

  • Final Layer: Top with the last 2 sheets. Cover with the remaining sauce, cheese, and the rest of the meat.

  • Moisture Check: Pour any extra sauce specifically around the edges of the noodles to ensure the dry sheets have enough liquid to cook through.

  • Bake: Cover tightly with foil. Bake for 35 minutes.

  • Crisp: Remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and starting to brown.

  • Set: Let the Pizzagna rest for 10 minutes before cutting. This allows the layers to firm up so you get clean, pizza-like slices.

Notes

  • No-Boil Secret: The moisture is the most important part of this recipe. If your pasta sauce is very thick, you can whisk in ¼ cup of water or beef broth to help the noodles soften.

  • Customization: Treat the layers like a pizza crust! You can add red pepper flakes for heat or a sprinkle of Italian seasoning on the top layer for that authentic pizzeria aroma.

  • Pan Size: If you only have a 9×13 pan, you may need 9–12 noodles and a bit more sauce/cheese to fill the space.

  • Author: bestfeed
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Lunch
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American, Italian

Find it online: https://bestfeed.us/pizzagna-the-ultimate-pizza-lasagna-fusion-with-pepperoni-mozzarella-excellence/