Enjoy the savory fusion of pizza and lasagna in one skillet. Brown ground beef and Italian sausage with onions, stir in marinara, add broken lasagna sheets, and layer with bacon, pepperoni, and plenty of mozzarella. Bake until the cheese bubbles and gets golden. This dish brings together classic pizza toppings and the heartiness of lasagna noodles for a one-pan dinner that’s easy and satisfying. Top with your favorite extras for a personalized finish and serve warm for maximum comfort and flavor. Cleanup is simple, making it perfect for any night of the week.
This one-pan Pizza Lasagna Skillet brings together gooey pizza flavors and the layers of hearty lasagna for a comforting and crowd-pleasing dinner. You get all the satisfaction of a slice of pizza and a cheesy baked pasta but with way less mess and cleanup.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Perfect for a busy weeknight and cooks in a single skillet for easy cleanup
Satisfies both pizza and pasta cravings in one dish
Customizable with your favorite pizza toppings
Ready in about thirty minutes
My family always argues over whether to make pizza or lasagna for Friday nights so this skillet was my way of making everyone happy. Even the pickiest eaters go back for seconds
Ingredients
Ground beef: brings meaty richness and soaks up all the sauce choose a blend with a little fat for flavor
Italian sausage: amps up the savory flavor look for fresh sausage with real herbs
Yellow onion: diced for sweetness and depth fresh onions make a difference over dried
Onion powder and garlic powder: boost flavor without needing to mince anything
Italian seasoning: delivers those pizza parlor vibes use a quality blend with oregano or basil prominent
Pepperoni slices: add bold, spicy bites use your favorite brand or go for turkey pepperoni if you prefer
Bacon: crumbled for smoky saltiness crisp it fresh for best taste
Marinara sauce: the tangy tomato base opt for a sauce with simple natural ingredients and no added sugar
Lasagna sheets: broken to mimic wide noodles traditional or no-boil both work just break into two inch pieces
Mozzarella cheese: shredded fresh melts best buy a block and shred yourself if possible
Step-by-Step Instructions
Boil the Pasta:
Cook the lasagna sheets in a large pot of salted boiling water following the package directions until just al dente. Drain them well and set aside to prevent sticking
Brown the Meats and Sauté the Onion:
Use a large skillet over medium high heat to cook the ground beef Italian sausage and diced onion together. Stir and break up the meat as it cooks for even browning. Keep going until there is no pink left and the onions are soft. Drain off any extra grease to avoid a greasy dish. Set aside a scoop of this cooked meat to sprinkle on top later
Build the Sauce and Layers:
To the skillet with the meat add most of the pepperoni slices half of the bacon crumbles and pour in all the marinara sauce. Stir everything so it is well mixed and bubbling and the sauce clings thickly to the meat
Combine with Pasta:
Add the drained lasagna pieces into the skillet meat sauce mixture. Gently stir to coat each noodle with sauce but try to keep the noodle pieces from tearing apart
Top and Bake:
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese in an even layer over the top then add the reserved bacon crumbles remaining meat and the last of the pepperoni on top. Bake in a preheated oven at three hundred fifty degrees for about ten to fifteen minutes or just until the cheese is melted and everything is hot
Serve:
Let the skillet sit for five minutes to set. Serve directly from the pan for maximum coziness and enjoy
You Must Know
Makes generous portions great for feeding a crowd
Delivers all the comfort food flavors with minimal cleanup
Leftovers taste even better as the flavors mingle overnight
Mozzarella is my favorite part here its meltiness ties the whole thing together and brings back memories of pizza night at my grandparents. We used to make up funny names for our combined pizza pasta creations and now my kids do the same thing
Storage Tips
This skillet keeps well in the fridge covered for up to three days. For reheating use the oven or a covered skillet on low heat to keep the noodles from drying out. If you choose to freeze cool fully then tuck into airtight containers for up to two months
Easy Ingredient Swaps
You can use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef and sausage for a lighter version. Try different cheeses like provolone or even cheddar for your favorite pizza twist. If lasagna noodles are hard to find use any wide egg noodle cut into pieces
Ingredients
1 pound Ground Beef
1 pound Italian Sausage
½ Yellow Onion, diced
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
½ teaspoon Italian Seasoning
25 Pepperoni Slices
1 cup Bacon, crumbled
24 ounces Marinara Sauce
10 Lasagna Sheets, broken into small pieces
1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
Steps
Boil the lasagna sheets according to the package instructions and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, Italian sausage, and diced onions until no pink remains. Drain excess grease.
Stir in 20 pepperoni slices, ½ cup of crumbled bacon, and marinara sauce into the skillet. Mix well.
Drain the lasagna sheets and add them to the meat mixture. Combine thoroughly.
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top, followed by the remaining crumbled bacon and reserved meat. Arrange the remaining pepperoni slices on top.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Serve and enjoy.
Tips
Customize with your favorite pizza toppings for a personalized touch.
Required Tools
Large Skillet
Spatula
Large Pot
Nutritional Information (per serving)
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