Description
Lasagna Flatbread is a delicious twist on traditional lasagna, combining the flavors of lasagna in a convenient and quick-to-make flatbread form. This recipe features layers of creamy ricotta cheese, savory marinara sauce, seasoned ground beef (or sausage), and gooey melted cheese, all baked to perfection on a flatbread base.
Ingredients
Scale
Flatbreads:
- 2 large flatbreads (such as naan)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Ricotta Mixture:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 egg (lightly beaten)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Additional Toppings:
- 1 ½ cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup cooked ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Ricotta Mixture: In a small bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble Flatbreads: Place flatbreads on the prepared baking sheet, brush lightly with olive oil, spread marinara sauce, add ricotta mixture, cooked meat, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with fresh basil, slice, and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute the meat with sautéed spinach, mushrooms, or zucchini for a vegetarian option.
- For extra cheesiness, add provolone or fontina on top.
- Serve with a side salad for a quick and satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ flatbread
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
