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Pizzagna: Italian Fusion Bake You Can't Resist!

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.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or sausage until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the marinara sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with half of the Parmesan cheese and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  6. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom. Layer 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
  7. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by a layer of meat sauce, and then a layer of mozzarella cheese.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. Let the pizzagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g

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.

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