PEPPERONI PIZZA CASSEROLE
This PEPPERONI PIZZA CASSEROLE is a great weeknight dinner idea. The flavors and ingredients of traditional pizza but in pasta casserole form.
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This pizza casserole is great because it is super easy, filling and inexpensive – great for feeding a family on a budget! Plus you can add as many of your favorite toppings as you like.
What can I serve with pizza casserole?
You can serve it with a side salad or some garlic bread if you’d like.
What type of pasta should I use for pizza casserole?
The best pasta you can use is short pasta shapes like penne, rigatoni, or rotini. However, you can use any pasta shape you prefer or have on hand.
Can I make pizza casserole ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the pizza casserole in advance. Assemble the casserole, cover it tightly with plastic wrap or foil, and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours or freeze for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to bake, remove the plastic wrap/foil and bake as directed. If frozen thaw in the refrigerator overnight, remove the coverings, and bake as directed.
Different toppings:
You can use a variety of pizza toppings such as pepperoni, sausage, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, olives, or any other ingredients you enjoy on a pizza.
More Pizza Inspired Recipes:
PIZZA SLOPPY JOES – PIZZA QUINOA BITES – PIZZA PASTA SALAD
PEPPERONI PIZZA CASSEROLE
This PEPPERONI PIZZA CASSEROLE is a great weeknight dinner idea. The flavors and ingredients of traditional pizza but in pasta casserole form.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef, or Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 32oz marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
- 16oz pasta, such as rotini or penne
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 12 pepperoni slices
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375ºF and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef in a large skillet for 5 minutes or until browned, drain if needed. Add the chopped onion and chopped bell peppers - cook for 5 more minutes until tender.
- Add marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and salt. Stir to combine. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the packaging instructions until al dente (the pasta should have a bite). Drain the pasta.
- Add the pasta to the meat mixture and toss well.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Top with several pepperoni slices then cover the baking dish with foil.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and broil for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Yield 6 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 639Total Fat 28gSaturated Fat 11gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 14gCholesterol 100mgSodium 1544mgCarbohydrates 55gFiber 6gSugar 12gProtein 40g
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