Description
This Pizza Casserole combines all the flavors of a traditional pizza in an easy-to-make, comforting casserole dish. It’s a hearty and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Meat Sauce:
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara or pizza sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Other Ingredients:
- 8 oz uncooked rotini or penne pasta
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni, plus extra for topping
- Olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the dish: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the meat sauce: In a skillet, cook the ground beef or sausage with onion until browned. Add garlic, sauce, oregano, and basil. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Cook the pasta: Cook pasta until al dente, then add to the meat sauce with 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, and pepperoni.
- Assemble and bake: Pour the mixture into the baking dish, top with remaining mozzarella and pepperoni. Bake for 20–25 minutes.
- Rest and serve: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite pizza toppings like mushrooms, olives, or bell peppers.
- Use turkey or plant-based sausage for a lighter or vegetarian version.
- Leftovers reheat well and can be frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
