Pizza Lasagna is the ultimate comfort-food mashup, everything you love about pizza layered into a hearty, cheesy lasagna. With tender lasagna noodles, rich meat sauce, gooey mozzarella, and classic pizza toppings, this dish delivers bold flavor in every bite.
Perfect for family dinners, game days, potlucks, or whenever you can’t decide between pizza night and pasta night, this recipe brings the best of both worlds to the table. It’s filling, fun, and guaranteed to be a crowd favorite.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Two Favorites in One – Pizza flavors + lasagna comfort
- Hearty & Cheesy – Layers of sauce, cheese, and pasta
- Family-Friendly – Kids and adults love it
- Customizable – Add your favorite pizza toppings
- Make-Ahead Friendly – Great for busy days
- Perfect for Sharing – Ideal for gatherings
Preparation and Cooking Time
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Ingredients
- 9 lasagna noodles, cooked al dente
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1½ cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or provolone cheese
- ½ cup sliced pepperoni
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
- ½ cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional: chopped bell peppers or cooked bacon
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare the Meat Sauce:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a skillet, cook ground beef (or sausage) with onion until browned.
Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
Stir in pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Prepare the Cheese Layer:
In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with half of the mozzarella and half of the cheddar or provolone.
3. Assemble the Pizza Lasagna:
Spread a thin layer of sauce in the bottom of a greased baking dish.
Add a layer of lasagna noodles.
Spread cheese mixture over noodles.
Add meat sauce, pepperoni, and optional toppings.
Repeat layers, finishing with sauce and remaining cheese on top.
4. Bake:
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.
5. Rest & Serve:
Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Serve hot and enjoy.
How to Serve
Plating Tips:
Serve in thick slices with melted cheese stretching between layers.
Side Pairings:
- Garlic bread
- Caesar salad
- Roasted vegetables
Leftover Uses:
- Reheat for next-day lunches
- Freeze individual portions
- Turn leftovers into baked pasta cups
Beverage Pairing:
- Iced tea
- Sparkling water
- Light red wine
Additional Tips
- Use no-boil noodles to save time
- Let the lasagna rest before cutting for clean layers
- Don’t overload toppings to keep layers stable
- Use part-skim mozzarella for better melting
Variations
- Supreme Pizza Lasagna: Add peppers, onions, sausage, and olives
- Veggie Version: Skip meat and load with vegetables
- Spicy Pizza Lasagna: Add crushed red pepper or spicy sausage
- Four-Cheese Pizza Lasagna: Add Parmesan and fontina
Storage & Freezing
Refrigerate: Up to 4 days
Freeze: Up to 2 months
Reheat: Oven or microwave until heated through
Special Equipment
- Large skillet
- Baking dish
- Mixing bowls
- Foil
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make Pizza Lasagna ahead of time?
Yes—assemble, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
Can I freeze Pizza Lasagna?
Absolutely—freeze baked or unbaked for up to 2 months.
What sauce works best?
Pizza sauce gives the most authentic flavor, but marinara works too.
Can I use different cheeses?
Yes, provolone, fontina, or Parmesan all work great.
Conclusion
Pizza Lasagna is the perfect comfort-food crossover—bold pizza flavor layered into a hearty, cheesy pasta bake. Easy to customize, easy to serve, and impossible to resist, this recipe is sure to become a repeat favorite for family dinners and gatherings alike.
