Deep Dish Pizza Lasagna
User Reviews
5
-
Prep Time
40 mins
-
Cook Time
50 mins
-
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
-
Servings
12 Servings
-
Calories
495 kcal
-
Course
Main Course
-
Cuisine
American
Deep Dish Pizza Lasagna
Description
Deep Dish Pizza Lasagna assembles classic lasagna noodles softened by soaking, layered with a ricotta and egg mixture, shredded mozzarella, and a robust marinara sauce. The filling is enhanced with pepperoni slices, mushrooms, black olives, and diced green bell pepper, reflecting common pizza toppings.
The dish is constructed in a deep 9x13 pan with repeated layering of noodles, cheeses, toppings, and sauce, ending with a final sauce layer topped with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Baking at 375°F melds the flavors, creating a hot, cheesy, saucy casserole with varied textures from tender pasta, melted cheeses, and spiced toppings.
This recipe offers a hearty, comforting meal that combines elements of pizza and lasagna in a single casserole, making it suitable for family dinners or gatherings where a filling dish is desired.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lasagna pasta
- 4 cups marinara sauce
- 30 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 pound mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 6 ounces pepperoni slices
- 8 ounces mushroom sliced
- 1/2 cup black olive sliced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
Instructions
- Place lasagna noodles into the bottom of a pan. Pour hot tap water directly over the noodles, making sure the pasta is completely immersed in the water. Let them soak for 30 minutes, then drain and discard water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with egg, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Refrigerate until ready to assemble lasagna.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a deep 9x13 pan.
- To assemble, spread about 1 cup of marinara sauce in the bottom of the prepared pan. Place 4 noodles on top. Spread with ⅓ of the ricotta cheese mixture. Top with ¼ of the mozzarella cheese. Top with 1/3 of the pepperoni slices, 1/3 of the mushrooms, 1/3 of the olives, and 1/3 of the green peppers. Spoon about 1 cup marinara sauce over the toppings, then sprinkle with ¼ cup parmesan cheese.
- Repeat layering two more times to create three complete layers. To finish, place a final layer of pasta, topped with another 1 cup of marinara sauce to cover the pasta. Top with remaining mozzarella, toppings, and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 495 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 495kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1635mg | 68% |
| Potassium | 749mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1180IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 17.1mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 636mg | 64% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
