Lunch: Pizzagna

Recipe by Lindsay Funston The food mashup to end them all.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Pizzagna

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1 lb. lasagna noodles
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 large onion, chopped
7 oz. sliced white mushrooms
1 lb. ground beef
1 tbsp. Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
32 oz. marinara
3 c. ricotta
2 large eggs
1 c. grated Parmesan
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 c. pepperoni
Torn fresh basil, for garnish

Instructions

Boil lasagna noodles until al dente.
In a saucepan, add oil and onions and mushrooms until tender. Season with salt. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Stir in Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes. Add marinara and stir.
Make ricotta mixture: In a medium bowl, stir together ricotta, eggs, and Parmesan and season with salt and pepper.
Spread a thin layer of sauce in a large baking dish.
Top with noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and a layer of pepperoni. Repeat 2 to 3 times, ending with mozzarella and pepperoni.
Cover with foil and bake 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10 minutes more.
Let sit 20 minutes, then garnish with basil and serve.

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