Deep Dish Pizza Lasagna

 

I almost didn't make this lasagna, I already have a pizza based lasagna called Pepperoni Lasagna. But after looking at the two recipes, I realized this one is different than the I already love. This lasagna includes more than just pepperoni and is has four layers instead of three layers.

In order to create the four layers you will need to use a 9x13 inch baking dish that is deeper than your normal baking dish. If you do not have one and don't want to buy one, you can use a regular 9x13 inch baking dish and you will create only three layers instead of four. 

Even if you don't make this a deep dish lasagna and just make a "regular" lasagna, it is totally worth making. My family loved it and have already have made suggestions for the next time I make it. They have requested green olives instead of black and adding in banana peppers, our favorite pizza toppings.

Deep Dish Pizza Lasagna

Ingredients:

• 1 pound lasagna noodles
• 8 ounces Italian sausage
• 30 ounces ricotta cheese
• 1 egg
• 5 cups marinara sauce
• 16 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 6 ounces sliced pepperoni
• 1 cup sliced black olives
• 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Cook the noodles according to the package directions and drain. Place the noodles onto a piece of parchment paper so they do not stick together.
2. In a skillet, over medium-high heat, cook the sausage until crumbled and completely cooked. Drain any grease and set the sausage aside.
3. In a large bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese and the egg. Refrigerate until needed to assemble the lasagna.
4. Preheat the oven to 375º F. Lightly spray a deep dish 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
5. Spread 1 cup marinara sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Place 4 noodles on top of the sauce, breaking the noodles as needed to cover the bottom of the baking dish. Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture on top of the noodles, followed by 1/4 of the mozzarella cheese. Add 1/4 of pepperoni, black olives and Italian sausage. Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce onto the toppings and sprinkle with 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.
6. Repeat the layers 2 more times starting with the 4 noodles and ending with the marinara sauce and parmesan cheese.
7. For the final layer, place 4 lasagna noodles on top the of sauce and then top with the remaining 1 cup of marinara sauce, cover all of the noodles. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top, followed by the toppings and the remaining parmesan cheese.
8. Bake, uncovered, for 50 minutes.
9. Let rest for 10 minutes, before cutting and serving.

Enjoy!!!

Notes:

This lasagna requires a deep dish 9x13 inch baking dish. If you do not have one you can use a "regular" 9x13 inch baking dish and create 3 layers instead of 4.

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 524
Total Fat		26.9g
Saturated Fat		9.5g
Trans Fat		0g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0g
Monounsaturated Fat		2g
Cholesterol		79.7mg
Sodium		1,362.2mg
Total Carbohydrates		43.7g
Dietary Fiber		3g
Sugars		7.8g
Protein		31.5g
Calcium		40.4%
Iron		12.5%
Potassium		6.7mg
Vitamin A		22.9%
Vitamin C		12.5%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from The Stay at Home Chef.