pizzagna

Imagine combining the best elements of pizza and lasagna into one delightful dish, and you have pizzagna! This recipe is a quick and delicious way to bring a twist to your dinner table, blending savory flavors with cheesy goodness in every bite. Whether you’re feeding a hungry family or hosting a casual dinner with friends, pizzagna is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This pizzagna recipe stands out for two main reasons:

• Minimal Prep Time: With just a bit of dicing and layering, you can assemble this dish in less than 10 minutes. That’s a real, honest 10 minutes, unlike those other so-called quick recipes.
• Effortless Cooking: Once assembled, the pizzagna goes into the oven under foil for 35 minutes, and then uncovered for an additional 15 minutes. This frees up your time to tackle other tasks or simply relax.

Pair it with a simple salad, and dinner is served! I’m not joking—it’s that easy.

Kitchen Equipment You’ll Need

• Baking dish
• Cutting board
• Knife

Ingredients

• 6 No Boil lasagna sheets
• 1 jar of your preferred pasta sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ¾ cup pepperoni slices
• ¾ cup Canadian bacon or cooked pizza sausage

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Spray a 9×9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Dice the pepperoni and Canadian bacon slices. Alternatively, use cooked sausage or any pizza topping you prefer.
4. Pour about half a cup of pasta sauce into the baking dish and spread it evenly on the bottom.
5. Lay two lasagna noodles in the dish, leaving a little space between them as they will expand while cooking.
6. Spoon a thin layer of sauce over the lasagna sheets.
7. Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded cheese and your choice of pizza meat over the sheets.
8. Cover with two more lasagna sheets and repeat the layering process: sauce, cheese, meat, and two more lasagna sheets.
9. Finish the top layer with a little more sauce, plenty of cheese, and meat.
10. Pour extra sauce around the sides of the pizzagna to ensure all edges of the pasta sheets are covered.
11. Cover the baking dish with foil and place it on the middle rack of your oven.
12. Bake covered for 35 minutes.
13. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes.
14. Take the dish out of the oven and let it cool for at least 10 minutes.
15. Cut and serve your delicious pizzagna.

Tips for Success

Since we’re using No Boil lasagna sheets, it’s important to ensure they have enough moisture to cook properly. Be generous with the sauce around the pasta sheets.

Additional Tips and Variations

Feel free to get creative with your toppings! Consider adding mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives for more variety. You can also switch up the cheese by using a blend of mozzarella and cheddar for a different flavor profile.

Nutritional Highlights (Per Serving)

While the exact nutritional content may vary based on specific brands of ingredients used, pizzagna is a hearty dish rich in protein and calcium from the cheese and meats, with carbohydrates from the pasta sheets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Can I make this dish ahead of time? Yes, you can assemble the pizzagna ahead and store it in the fridge until you’re ready to bake it.
• Can I freeze leftovers? Absolutely! Pizzagna freezes well and makes for a convenient meal later. Just reheat in the oven until hot.

Conclusion

This pizzagna recipe is a delightful fusion of two classic Italian favorites. It’s simple to prepare, delicious to eat, and sure to become a family favorite. Give it a try and share your experiences in the comments below. I’d love to hear how it turns out for you!