Description
Pizzagna is a delicious Italian fusion bake that combines the classic flavors of lasagna with a twist, featuring layers of meat, cheese, and marinara sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
- 8 ounces lasagna noodles, uncooked
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or sausage until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the marinara sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with half of the Parmesan cheese and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- In a 9×13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom. Layer 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
- Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by a layer of meat sauce, and then a layer of mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layering process: noodles, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, and mozzarella cheese. Finish with a final layer of noodles, the remaining meat sauce, mozzarella, and the rest of the Parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let the pizzagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the meat with sautéed mushrooms, zucchini, and spinach.
- Add a layer of sliced bell peppers or olives for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg