PIZZA LASAGNA

Lasagna is one of the most versatile dishes out there; whether you change up the technique or the flavor, the possibilities are infinite so you’ll never grow tired of this classic Italian dish.

INGREDIENTS

• 9uncooked lasagna noodles
• 500 gr ground beef (15-oz.)
• pizza sauce
• 4 diced tomatoes seasoned with salt and peppers (green and red pepper) and 1 onion, 3 garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• pepperoni
• tomato paste
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4.5-oz.)
• sliced mushrooms
• 2 1/4-oz.sliced ripe olives
• 2 tablespoon fresh basil for garnish

DIRECTIONS

• In a nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. For sauce, in a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, tomato paste, water, onion, garlic, and seasonings.
• Spread 1/2 cup sauce in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with three noodles and a third of the sauce, then pepperoni. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Top with three noodles and a third of the sauce. Top with mushrooms, red pepper, green onions, and beef. Top with remaining noodles, sauce and cheese. Sprinkle with olives.
• Cover and bake at 350° for 70-80 minutes or until noodles are tender. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes.