Pizza Casserole Recipe
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 394kcal
Homemade Pizza Casserole features everything we love about pizza in pasta form! Loaded with pizza sauce, pepperoni, veggies, and more, this effortless and delicious baked pasta recipe is always a hit.
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Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups rotini pasta
- ½ pound ground beef
- ½ pound Italian sausage hot or mild
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper plus more to taste
- ½ onion chopped
- ¼ cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
- 4 ounces sliced mushrooms optional, 1 can
- 28 ounces pizza sauce 2 jars
- 1 cup shredded Colby jack cheese
- ½ cup pepperoni slices
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- Cook the pasta noodles for one less minute than the time listed on the package. Drain and set aside.3 ½ cups rotini pasta
- While the pasta cooks, brown the ground beef and sausage in a large frying pan. Cook until the meat is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.½ pound ground beef, ½ pound Italian sausage
- Stir in the salt, pepper, and garlic powder and cook for 1 minute. Transfer the meat to a bowl and set aside.1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Drain any excessive fat and save the drippings in the pan. In the same pan, sauté the onions, carrots, and green peppers until softened, about 5 minutes.½ onion, ¼ cup shredded carrots, ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
- Add the meat back to the pan, stir in the mushrooms (if using), and mix together.4 ounces sliced mushrooms
- Add the cooked pasta and pizza sauce and toss to combine. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.28 ounces pizza sauce
- Flatten the mixture into an even layer, sprinkle with shredded cheese, and add the pepperoni slices.1 cup shredded Colby jack cheese, ½ cup pepperoni slices
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbling and the cheese has melted.
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Notes
- Storage: Store casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 1110mg | Potassium: 656mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1158IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 3mg