Easy Pizza Pasta Sticks with Lasagna Noodles

Pizza Pasta Sticks brings pizza and big pasta noodles into a fun, kid-friendly recipe! Layered with gooey mozzarella, crispy bacon, and marinara sauce, these easy oven-baked skewers make the perfect quick dinner or snack.

Customize them with your favorite toppings for a delicious, family-friendly twist on pizza night!

Easy Pizza Lasagna Skewers

While the toppings may remind you of pizza, the crust of the pizza pasta sticks are different.

Unlike a puffy pizza crust, the lasagna sheet becomes surprisingly crispy, almost like chips, but with a chewy, soft texture. This is due to the lasagna sheets losing moisture when baked in the oven.

Leftovers, when reheated, lose most of their moisture and can become as crispy as a cracker, this makes a delicious pasta snack.

Pizza pasta on a stick is pizza meets pasta in a fun, kid-friendly, easy-to-eat skewer!

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We’re working on more pizza pasta recipes like this one but in the meantime try out this recipe for Pizza Pot Pie or our Easy Air Fryer Pizza Recipe.

Ingredients for Pizza Lasagna Skewers

• Lasagna Sheets: Use regular or whole wheat. You can substitute with gluten-free pasta sheets.
• Bacon: Adds flavor and crispiness. Swap for turkey bacon or skip for vegetarian.
• Marinara Sauce: Any store-bought or homemade sauce works.
• Mozzarella Cheese: Melts beautifully, but try cheddar, gouda, or dairy-free options.
• Cherry Tomatoes & Corn: Adds sweetness and freshness. Swap with bell peppers or mushrooms.
• Basil: For flavor. You can substitute with oregano or fresh spinach.
• Chili Flakes & Black Pepper: Adds heat. Adjust based on preference.
• Dried Parsley: Optional garnish for extra color and flavor.

Variations & Add-Ons

• Pepperoni Skewers: Swap bacon for pepperoni slices on your pizza pasta kebabs.
• Veggie Lovers: Add mushrooms, bell peppers, or spinach.
• Low-Carb Option: Use zucchini strips instead of lasagna sheets.
• Protein Boost: Add cooked chicken or sausage.

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Lasagna Sheets

• Boil in salted water, drain, rinse under cold water, and coat lightly with olive oil to prevent sticking.

Step 2: Assemble the Skewers

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Cut lasagna sheets in half.
• Spread marinara sauce, layer with bacon and cheese, and stack with another lasagna piece.
• Thread onto skewers carefully.
• Add toppings like cheese, tomatoes, and corn.
• Season with black pepper and chili flakes.

Step 3: Bake to Perfection

• Place skewers on a parchment-lined baking tray.
• Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
• Garnish with dried parsley and serve warm with marinara to dip your pizza on a stick!

Time Saving Tips and Advice for Pizza Pasta Skewers

• Make it ahead: Assemble in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake.
• Use pre-cooked bacon: This will cut down on prep time.
• Kid-friendly version: Let kids customize their pizza pasta skewers.
• Easy cleanup: Use parchment paper to prevent sticking.
• Avoid overcooking the lasagna sheets, they can become too soft and may fall apart when threaded onto skewers.
• After draining, drizzle the cooked lasagna sheets with olive oil to prevent them from sticking together. Lay the cooked lasagna sheets in a single layer on a plate.
• Prefer a crispy and golden finish? Bake for the last 5 minutes at 375℉ (190℃).
• Why just a thin layer for marinara sauce? This prevents the sauce from overflowing when baking the skewers, as the lasagna acts more like a flat layer, unlike the pizza crust which has a raised edge. If you love tangy flavours, dip your cooked pizza skewers into the marinara sauce!

Serving Suggestions

Serve up these pizza lasagna skewers with the following sides to make it a complete and filling meal:

• Marinara Dipping Sauce – Serve with extra warmed marinara, pizza sauce, or garlic butter for dipping. Randa’s blender marinara is delicious.
• Side Salad – A simple Caesar salad or mixed greens with balsamic vinaigrette balances the cheesy goodness. Stacie’s warm caesar salad is a favorite.
• Garlic Bread – Classic garlic bread or cheesy breadsticks make it a full meal.
• Roasted Vegetables – Try roasted broccoli, zucchini, or bell peppers for a nutritious side.
• Fruit Salad – A light fruit salad (strawberries, grapes, and pineapple) adds a sweet aspect to dinner.

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Pizza Pasta Sticks

Pizza Pasta Sticks are a fun, easy twist on pizza night! These cheesy lasagna skewers are layered with marinara, mozzarella, and crispy bacon, then baked until golden. A kid-friendly, quick dinner or snack the whole family will love.

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Servings: 10 sticks

Prep Time:15 minutes mins

Cook Time:15 minutes mins

Total Time:30 minutes mins

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Ingredients

 

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Lasagna sheets

• 10 sheets lasagna noodles 5oz
• A pinch of salt
• ½ tablespoon olive oil

Pizza lasagna skewers

• 10 slices thick-cut bacon
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese
• 5 oz medium size cherry tomatoes sliced
• ⅓ cup corn kernels
• ⅓ cups basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon chili flakes
• Black pepper to taste
• Dried parsley to garnish
• extra marinara for dipping

Instructions

Cook the lasagna:

• Boil a pot of water and season with a pinch of salt and olive oil.
• Add the lasagna sheets to the pot then stir gently to prevent sticking.
• Cook the lasagna sheets until al dente (see packaging for the exact cooking time), then drain the water.
• Rinse the cooked lasagna sheets under cold water to stop further cooking.
• Drizzle them with a little olive oil to prevent sticking, then lay them out on a plate.

Prep the skewers

• Preheat oven to 375℉ (190℃).
• Lay the cooked lasagna sheets on a cutting board and cut them in half using a knife (or tear them by hand).
• Spread a thin and even layer of marinara sauce over each piece of lasagna.
• Put a slice of bacon over the sauce, and add a generous amount of mozzarella cheese. Then, cover with another piece of cooked lasagna with marinara sauce side facing up.
• Thread the layered lasagna carefully onto a skewer, making sure the lasagna remains intact.
• Then add your favorite toppings: mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, and basil.
• Sprinkle with black pepper and chilli flakes for seasoning.
• Place the skewers on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
• Bake in the preheated oven at 375℉ (190℃) for 15 minutes or until the top layer is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
• Remove the skewers from the oven then sprinkle with dried parsley or your favorite herbs! Enjoy! Use the extra marinara for dipping.

Notes

1. Season lasagna when boiling with salt and olive oil when cooking to add flavors.
2. Avoid overcooking the lasagna sheets, they can become too soft and may fall apart when threaded onto skewers.
3. After draining, drizzle the cooked lasagna sheets with olive oil to prevent them from sticking together. Lay the cooked lasagna sheets in a single layer on a plate.
4. Looking for an alternative method to heat these skewers? Air fry the skewers in a preheated air fryer at 375℉ (190℃) for 20 minutes.
5. Prefer a crispy and golden finish? Bake for the last 5 minutes at 375℉ (190℃).
6. Why just a thin layer for marinara sauce? This prevents the sauce from overflowing when baking the skewers, as the lasagna acts more like a flat layer, unlike the pizza crust which has a raised edge. If you love tangy flavours, dip your cooked pizza skewers into the marinara sauce!

 

Ingredients substitutions:
Bacon: Substitute with any sliced meat: ham, salami, pepperoni, prosciutto etc.

Other veggie options are broccoli florets, bell peppers, olive, onions, mushrooms etc.

Storage:
Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Or freeze in freezer-safe bags for up to 1 month. To reheat, bake or air fry directly from the freezer at 375℉ (190℃) for 6 minutes.

To make ahead, prepare and freeze them wrapped in plastic wraps for up to 1 month. When ready to bake, just bake or air fry directly from the freezer at 375℉ (190℃) for 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stickCalories: 342kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 14gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 523mgPotassium: 280mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 622IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 130mgIron: 1mg

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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