Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that is loved by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, making it a great option for any occasion. But what if you don't have a lot of time to cook? Fear not! With this guide, you'll learn how to make an easy lasagna with pepperoni that's both delicious and quick to prepare. Using simple ingredients and a few simple steps, you'll have a mouthwatering lasagna that will be the star of your next meal.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
PEPPERONI LASAGNA
I've served this satisfying lasagna for years - when our children were small, they preferred it more than a steak dinner! Now my grandchildren request that I bring a pan along when I visit...and, of course, I do. -Barbara McIntosh, Midland, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h45m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the water, tomato sauce, tomato paste, bouillon and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine the eggs, cottage cheese and sour cream. Spread 1/2 cup meat sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with four noodles, the cottage cheese mixture and pepperoni. Top with remaining noodles and meat sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. , Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until heated through. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 838mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
EASY HOMEMADE LASAGNA
If you are looking for an easy dinner recipe that your entire family will love, you will definitely want to make this delicious homemade lasagna with pepperoni. Everyone who tries it absolutely loves it!
Categories entrees
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- While browning/seasoning the ground beef, boil water with a couple of tablespoons of olive oil (to keep the noodles from sticking to each other). Once boiling, cook 12 lasagna noodles.
- After they have boiled for about 9 minutes (you want them to be al dente), drain them and then put them back into the pot (removed from heat).
- After ground beef is seasoned, browned, and drained, set aside.
- Now you are going to layer in a 9 x 13 baking dish, prepped with cooking spray... Layer one-Prego (or whatever sauce you use), just enough to cover the bottom of the baking dish.
- *Each time you are doing a sauce layer it should be a THIN layer. If you put too much sauce in the lasagna you will have a lot of liquid at the bottom of the baking dish after cooking.
- Layer two-3 lasagna noodles, side by side.
- Layer three-teaspoon size blobs of ricotta (I usually do 12 per layer, like if you were baking cookies).
- Layer four-seasoned, browned ground beef, drained.
- Layer five-pepperoni slices.
- Layer six-cheese mixture.
- Layer seven- 3 lasagna noodles, side by side.
- Press down all over lasagna now to make it dense so you can do more layers!!!
- Layer eight-sauce, etc. (Just keep repeating layers 1-8 again, pressing it into pan periodically. When the pan is nearly full, your last layers should be noodles, then sauce, then cheese...no matter where you were in the order before that.)
- Cover loosely with tin foil (so the cheese doesn't stick to the foil when it melts) and bake for 30-40 minutes at 350 degrees. About ten minutes before it is done remove the foil, then finish cooking. Dinner is served!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 49 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 12 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 152 milligrams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams unsaturated fat
BLAZY'S PEPPERONI STUDDED LASAGNA
Guy Fieri beefs up this Italian favorite with the works: homemade tomato sauce, spicy pepperoni and Italian sausage. The garlic in his fresh tomato sauce is browned and caramelized, giving it a sweet, roasted taste. The flavor more than makes up for the effort, plus you can assemble the whole thing in advance and freeze it.
Provided by Guy Fieri
Categories main-dish
Time 1h35m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Boil 6 quarts of water, add a pinch of salt and cook the pasta to almost done, about 7 minutes. Remove from the water and shock in an ice bath.
- In a medium saucepan, add the pepperoni and saute over medium heat until crispy, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain on a paper towel.
- In a 10- by 14- by 3-inch baking pan or dish, pour 1 cup of the Tomato Sauce in the bottom and around the sides. Layer lasagna sheets on the bottom of the pan, overlapping by 1/2 inch. Add one-third of the ricotta and one-quarter of the mozzarella, sausage, pepperoni and Parmesan. Spoon 1 cup of tomato sauce over the top. Repeat this two more times.
- On the top sheet, finish with the remaining cup of tomato sauce, mozzarella, sausage and pepperoni and dust with Parmesan. Bake until the cheese bubbles around the edges and the top is melted and light golden brown, about 45 minutes. If baking the dish from the freezer, add 15 to 20 minutes to the cook time, or until it's bubbly. Cover loosely with foil if it's browning too quickly. Remove from the oven; let sit for 15 minutes. Cut and serve immediately with more sauce, if desired.
- In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil. Add the onions and cook over medium to low heat until transparent, about 20 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until almost brown, about 10 minutes. Then, add the tomatoes and cook for 30 minutes over low to medium heat. Add the basil and oregano and continue to cook for another 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, cool and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
EASY LASAGNA WITH PEPPERONI
Pepperoni isn't just for pizza. Layered between sheets of lasagna with creamy, gooey cheese and a simple crushed tomato marinara, this humble little sausage adds a spicy, peppery, and very flavorful bite to the baked pasta classic. Many recipes call for additional meat-ground beef, other sausages, and such. Here, I used only pepperoni so the full flavor comes through without being hidden behind other ingredients. It also makes this one of the easiest, quickest lasagnas you'll ever put together. Not much cooking at all. Note: This recipe uses a total of 80 small pepperoni slices (the regular kind at the deli), with 40 pieces per layer in a 13 X 9-inch baking dish-about seven ounces of sausage total.
Provided by Pamela Steed Hill
Categories Pork
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350° F.
- Cook the lasagna noodles in boiling, salted water 8-9 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Heat a skillet over medium-low heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the garlic and onion and cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the tomatoes and oregano and season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a light simmer then reduce the heat and cook slowly, covered, 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool 10 minutes (or place the sauce in a sealable container and refrigerate until ready to use-in a few hours or overnight).
- Stir together the ricotta, parsley, and tarragon in a small bowl.
- To assemble the lasagna, lightly oil a 13 X 9-inch baking dish. Spread 1/2 cup of the tomato marinara in the bottom of the dish and top it with 4 noodles, slightly overlapping. Spread 1/2 of the ricotta-herb mixture over the noodles, then scatter 1/3 of the mozzarella and 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover the cheeses with 40 slices of pepperoni (5 rows of 8 pieces).
- Place 4 more lasagna noodles on top and spread with 1/2 of the remaining tomato sauce and the remaining 1/2 of the ricotta-herb mixture. Scatter another 1/3 of the mozzarella and 2 more tablespoons of Parmesan cheese on top. Cover with the remaining 40 slices of pepperoni.
- Lay the last 4 noodles on top and spread with the remaining tomato sauce. Scatter the remaining 1/3 of the mozzarella and remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese on top and sprinkle with dried oregano.
- Bake uncovered until the cheese is bubbly and the top begins to brown, 30-35 minutes. Remove and let rest 10 minutes.
- To serve, cut the lasagna into 6 pieces and serve.
EASY LASAGNA II
My family loves lasagna, but sometimes I lack the time for the long version. This is easy and satisfies everyone. Try it tonight!
Provided by Joanie Heger
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat brown the ground beef. Drain the grease. Add spaghetti sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, 2 cups of the mozzarella cheese, eggs, half of the grated Parmesan cheese, dried parsley, salt and ground black pepper.
- To assemble, in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish evenly spread 3/4 cup of the sauce mixture. Cover with 3 uncooked lasagna noodles, 1 3/4 cup of the cheese mixture, and 1/4 cup sauce. Repeat layers once more: top with 3 noodles, remaining sauce, remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Add 1/2 cup water to the edges of the pan. Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degree F(175 degrees C) oven for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 89.5 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 870.3 mg, Sugar 7.8 g
PEPPERONI LASAGNA ROLL-UPS
My husband is in the military, and when he is away from home, it's hard to come up with meals just for myself. After finding I had some leftover items from making lasagna, I came up with this recipe. -Jennifer Juday, Copperas Cove, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Combine the ricotta cheese, chives, oregano and basil; spread 1/4 cup over each noodle to within 1/2 in. of edges. Top with pepperoni and Swiss cheese; carefully roll up. , Place seam side down in a greased shallow 1-qt. baking dish; top with spaghetti sauce. Cover and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly. , Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 22g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 894mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
EASY PEPPERONI PIZZA LASAGNA
Get their attention tonight with Easy Pepperoni Pizza Lasagna. Easy Pepperoni Pizza Lasagna is a simple way to combine two of your favorite dishes!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Dairy
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Mix egg, ricotta and Parmesan in medium bowl until blended. Stir in 1 cup mozzarella.
- Reserve 9 pepperoni slices, and 2 Tbsp. each peppers and onions. Quarter remaining pepperoni slices; place in separate medium bowl. Add pasta sauce, water, remaining peppers and onions; mix well.
- Spread 1/2 cup sauce onto bottom of 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Top with layers of 2 lasagna noodles, broken to fit; 1/3 of the ricotta mixture; and 1/2 cup of the remaining sauce. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining noodles, sauce, mozzarella, and reserved pepperoni, peppers and onions. Cover with foil sprayed with cooking spray.
- Bake 45 min. or until heated through, uncovering for the last 10 min. Let stand 10 min. before cutting to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 370 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 19 g
EASY LASAGNA I
A super easy and fast beef lasagna recipe. It is made with a prepared sauce, and requires no boiling of the noodles.
Provided by Susan T.
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large skillet, cook and stir ground beef until brown. Add mushrooms and onions; saute until onions are transparent. Stir in pasta sauce, and heat through.
- In a medium size bowl, combine cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and eggs.
- Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 13x9 inch pan. Layer with uncooked lasagna noodles, cheese mixture, mozzarella cheese, and meat sauce. Continue layering until all ingredients are used, reserving 1/2 cup mozzarella. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
- Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes. Uncover, and top with remaining half cup of mozzarella cheese. Bake for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 701.6 calories, Carbohydrate 62.5 g, Cholesterol 141.8 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 44.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 1058.2 mg, Sugar 12.2 g
PEPPERONI, MACARONI AND CHEESE "LASAGNA STYLE"
Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h35m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon salt carefully add the lasagna noodles. Return to a boil, reduce the heat to a low boil and cook for about 5 minutes, or until pasta is very al dente (slightly undercooked). Drain in a colander, rinse slightly and drizzle with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- In a heavy, medium saucepan melt 4 tablespoons of the butter over low heat. Add the garlic and then the flour and stir to combine. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. Increase the heat to medium and whisk in the half-and-half little by little. Cook until thickened, about 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat; add 2 cups of the grated Parmesan. Season with the salt, pepper and stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth. Cover and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large bowl combine 1/4 cup Parmesan, Cheddar, and mozzarella. Toss to combine.
- Grease a 3-quart baking dish or casserole with 1 tablespoon of butter. Spread a ladle full of sauce on the bottom of the pan. Cover the sauce with a single layer of cooked lasagna noodles. Spread another ladle full of sauce on top of noodles. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese mixture. Top with 1/3 of the sliced pepperoni. Repeat with remaining ingredients for 2 more layers.
- Sprinkle 1/2 cup bread crumbs onto top of lasagna and top with remaining grated Parmesan, 1/4 cup. Bake, uncovered, for 40 to 45 minutes or until the lasagna is bubbly and hot and the top is golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving.
PIZZA LASAGNA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: Italian sausage, yellow onion, bell pepper, garlic, marinara sauce, lasagna noodles, pepperoni, fresh basil leaf, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese
Provided by Claire Nolan
Categories Dinner
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Over medium-high heat, cook Italian sausage until browned, then remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, cook onion until translucent, then add bell peppers and garlic. Cook until the veggies are soft, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
- In a 9 x13-inch (23cm x 33cm) baking dish, begin to assemble the lasagna by spreading a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of the pan.
- Then, layer ingredients in the following order: noodles, ricotta, sausage, veggies, mozzarella, sauce, noodles, ricotta, pepperoni, basil, mozzarella, sauce, noodles, marinara, mozzarella, veggies, sausage, and pepperoni.
- Place pan on a sheet tray and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until bubbling and starting to brown around the edges.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 654 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 36 grams, Sugar 6 grams
Tips:
- Use a good quality lasagna noodle that will hold its shape when cooked.
- Don't overcook the noodles, or they will become mushy.
- Use a variety of cheeses in your lasagna, such as ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Layer the lasagna evenly, so that each bite has a good balance of ingredients.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients, such as different types of meat, vegetables, and sauces.
Conclusion:
Lasagna is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. With a little planning and effort, you can make a delicious lasagna that your whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give lasagna a try. You won't be disappointed!
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