Ingredients
– 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
– 1 cup marinara sauce
– 1 cup ricotta cheese
– 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage (cooked and drained)
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– Fresh basil leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Creating Amazing Lasagna Pizza is easy when you follow these simple steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
2. Prepare Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer it to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
3. Spread Sauce: Evenly spread the marinara sauce over the rolled-out dough.
4. Layer Ricotta: Spoon dollops of ricotta cheese over the marinara sauce, spreading it gently.
5. Add Meat: Sprinkle the cooked ground beef or sausage evenly over the ricotta layer.
6. Season: Sprinkle Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper over the meat layer.
7. Mozzarella Time: Generously cover the entire pizza with shredded mozzarella cheese.
8. Parmesan Sprinkle: Top with grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
9. Bake Pizza: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
10. Cool Slightly: Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
11. Garnish: If desired, garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Following these steps will guide you in creating this incredible dish effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 slices
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 20g