Sure thing! Here’s a hearty recipe for Pepperoni Lasagna that’s sure to become a family favorite! 🍽️
Pepperoni Lasagna Recipe
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup small curd cottage cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 ounces pepperoni slices
- 12 lasagna noodles
Instructions:
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In a skillet, cook the ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain any excess fat.
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Stir in the water, tomato sauce, tomato paste, beef bouillon granules, dried parsley flakes, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
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In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then mix in the cottage cheese and sour cream until well combined.
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Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC).
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Spread 1/2 cup of the meat sauce into the bottom of a greased 13×9-inch baking dish.
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Arrange four lasagna noodles over the sauce.
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Spread half of the cottage cheese mixture over the noodles, and then layer half of the pepperoni slices on top.
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Repeat the layers with four more lasagna noodles, the remaining cottage cheese mixture, and the rest of the pepperoni slices.
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Top with the remaining four lasagna noodles and the remaining meat sauce.
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Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
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Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.
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Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Let the lasagna stand for 15 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.
This Pepperoni Lasagna is a comforting and satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or potluck gatherings. With layers of hearty meat sauce, creamy cheese filling, and zesty pepperoni, it’s sure to please kids and adults alike! Enjoy! 🍕🧀🍅
