Pepperoni Studded Lasagna Recipes

Steps:

• 1.To prepare the ragu, place the tomatoes in a food processor and pulse until chunky. Set aside.
• 2.In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the carrots and onion and cook until the onion is translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. Add the ground beef, sausage, and pepperoni and season with the salt. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until the meat is browned all over, using a wooden spoon to break up the meat as it cooks. Add the tomato paste and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until fragrant.
• 3.Dust the flour over the mixture and stir well to combine. Stir in the reserved tomatoes, basil, marjoram, oregano, black pepper, and chili flakes. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool. Using a large spoon, skim off any oil that accumulates on the surface. (The ragu can be prepared 2 to 3 days ahead of time; store it in a covered container in the refrigerator until ready to use.)
• 4.To prepare the lasagna, in a large stockpot over medium-high heat, bring 2 gallons of water to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons of the salt. Add the lasagna noodles and stir gently to separate. Cook the lasagna noodles until al dente, 8 to 9 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare a large bowl of ice water. When the noodles are done, drain them, then plunge them immediately into the ice water for 30 seconds to stop the cooking process. Drain and spread the noodles on a rack.
• 5.In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, half of the Parmesan, the egg, nutmeg, and pepper. Mix well to combine and set aside.
• 6.In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic, spinach, and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Saute the spinach until tender and wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and pour off any liquid. Transfer the spinach to a clean kitchen towel and twist it into a ball to squeeze out any excess moisture. Set aside.
• 7.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Have ready a heavy 10 x 14 x 3-inch lasagna pan.
• 8.To assemble the lasagna, ladle 1 cup of the ragu into the bottom and around the sides of the pan. Arrange several lasagna noodles on top of the sauce, slightly overlapping them to create an even layer that completely covers the ragu. Spread 2 cups of the ragu over the lasagna noodles, followed by one-third of the ricotta mixture, one-quarter of the mozzarella, and one-third of the spinach.
• 9.Arrange more noodles on top, overlapping to cover the spinach. Spread 2 cups ragu over the noodles, followed by half of the remaining ricotta, one-third of the mozzarella, and half of the spinach. Arrange more noodles on top. Spread 2 cups ragu over them, followed by the remaining ricotta, half of the remaining mozzarella, and the remaining spinach. Arrange more noodles on top. Spread the remaining ragu on top and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan and the basil, marjoram and oregano.
• 10. Cover the pan with heavy-grade plastic food wrap (or parchment paper), then wrap the whole pan tightly with aluminum foil. Place the pan on a baking sheet (to catch any drips) in the center of the oven. Bake for 1 hour. Remove the foil and plastic food wrap and bake for 20 minutes longer, until well browned around the edges and bubbling. Finish under the broiler if necessary. Cool for 20 minutes before serving.

Steps:

• Make sauce first - see below.
• Preheat over to 375 degrees.
• Boil 6 qts water, add pinch of slat and cook pasta to almost done. Remove from water and shock in ice bath.
• In medium sauce pan add pepperoni and saute over medcium heat until crispy. Remove from heat and drain on a paper towel.
• in a 10 X 14 X 3 baking pan or dish, pour 1 cup of tomato sauce in bottom and around side.
• Layer lasagna sheets on the bottom of the pan overlapping by 1/2 inch. Add 1/3 amt. of ricotta, 1/3 amt of mozzarella, 1/3 amt of sausage, then sprinkle generously with the Parmesan, add 1/2 cup tomato sauce and 1/4 cup of pepperoni. Repeat this 2 more times.
• On the very top sheet, top with remaining ricotta, tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, and dust with Parmesan. Bake for approx 45 minutes. Remove from oven, let sit 15 minutes.
• TOMATO SAUCE - In sauce pan, heat olive oil. Add onion and cook over medium to low heat until transparent. Add garlic and cook until almost brown. Then add tomatoes and cook for 1/2 hour over low to medium heat. Add the basil and oregano and continue to cook for another 1/2 hour. Season to taste with salt & pepper.

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.

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.

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.

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
• Add water, tomato sauce, tomato paste, bouillon and seasonings.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
• In a bowl, combine eggs, cottage cheese and sour cream.
• Spread 1/2 cup meat sauce into a greased 13x9-inch 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 350ºF.
• for 35 minutes.
• Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until heated through.
• Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

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.

Steps:

• 1. Start by browning the Hamburger Meat, Use a cheese grater to grate Garlic and and to Hamburger meat. Pre Heat over to 350.
• 2. Add Spaghetti sauce and Canned Diced tomatoes to the Hamburger meat
• 3. In a lasagna pan place a small amount of sauce into bottom to prevent noodles from sticking... In this order make three layers: Noodles, sauce, cottage cheese or ricotta, Pepperoni, and white cheese, noodles... reapeat for 3 full layers... should end with white cheese on top...Bake for 45 min to 1 hour... Baked covered with foil, uncover alst 15 min so that top can brown... let rest for 10 minutes before serving so Lasagna holds its shape...the reason for white cheese and lean meat is that the pepperoni is oily, too many oils will prevent lasagna from holding its shape...