By This Pizzagna balances hearty flavor with a straightforward process, so you get a reliable, delicious result every time.
Pizzagna captures the essence of meals while staying approachable for everyday cooking. The method focuses on maximizing flavor with minimal steps, using common pantry items and fresh ingredients. From the first bite you’ll notice a balance of texture and taste that feels both familiar and exciting. To build depth, we combine proper seasoning with simple techniques: gentle heat for aromatics, accurate measurements, and attention to doneness. Small details—like resting time or layering ingredients—make a noticeable difference in the final dish. This recipe is designed to be flexible. You can swap in seasonal produce, adjust spices to match your preferences, or adapt the base to suit dietary needs. The goal is to keep the spirit of the dish while letting you tailor it to your kitchen. Serving ideas are wide open: pair with a crisp salad, roasted vegetables, warm bread, or your favorite grains. Leftovers store well and often taste even better the next day as flavors settle. That makes the recipe suitable for meal prep and busy schedules. For best results, read the steps once before you start, assemble ingredients, and cook with confidence. Taste as you go, and don’t be afraid to adjust seasoning. With these principles, Pizzagna becomes a reliable addition to your rotation—crowd-pleasing, practical, and full of flavor.
INGREDIENTS
6 No Boil lasagna sheets
1 jar of preferred pasta sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
¾ cup pepperoni slices
¾ cup Canadian bacon or cooked pizza sausage
How To Make Pizzagna
Preheat oven to 350F
Spray a 9×9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray
Dice pepperoni and Canadian bacon slices. Also an option to use cooked sausage or any other pizza topping.
In the baking dish, pour about half of a cup of the pasta sauce and spread it out evenly on the bottom of the dish.
Layer two of the lasagna noodles with a little room in between. They will spread out in size as the cook and absorb liquid from the sauce.
Spoon a thin layer of sauce on to the lasagna sheets.
Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded cheese and pizza meat onto the lasagna sheets.
Cover with two more lasagna sheets and repeat the layer process. Sauce, cheese, meat, and two more lasagna sheets.
Finish the final layer with a little more sauce, lots of cheese and meat.
Pour extra sauce around the sides of the assemble pizzagna so all sides of the pasta sheets are covered.
Cover the baking dish with foil and place in the oven on a middle rack.
Bake the pizzagna covered for 35 minutes.
After 35 minutes, remove the foil and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 10 minutes.
Cut and serve.
PREPARATION STEPS
Preheat oven to 350F
Pour extra sauce around the sides of the assemble pizzagna so all sides of the pasta sheets are covered.
Bake the pizzagna covered for 35 minutes.
ORIGIN STORY
Home-style cooking inspired by classic flavors and modern, reliable methods.
META INFOS
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 20 min | Total: 35 min | Servings: 4 | Calories: ~300 kcal | Difficulty: Easy
BENEFITS
Balanced flavor with approachable prep. Nutrition-friendly options and make-ahead friendly for busy schedules.
OCCASIONS
Weeknight dinners; Family gatherings; Potlucks; Holidays; Picnics; Meal prep
VARIATIONS
Swap seasonal produce; Adjust spices; Offer gluten-free or low-carb options where suitable; Try alternative proteins.
PAIRING
Green salad; Roasted vegetables; Rice or bread
STORAGE
Refrigerate in airtight container 2–4 days; freeze up to 2 months. Reheat gently to preserve texture.
TIPS
Measure accurately; Preheat pans/oven; Avoid overcooking; Taste and adjust seasoning; Rest before slicing when needed.
