Description
Pizza Casserole is a mouthwatering dish that brings all your favorite pizza flavors into one hearty bake. With layers of al dente pasta, savory ground beef, gooey mozzarella, and zesty pizza sauce, this comforting casserole is perfect for family dinners, game nights, or busy weeknights. It’s an effortless way to impress your loved ones while enjoying every cheesy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups rotini or penne pasta
- 2 cups pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Stir in half of the pizza sauce with the cooked beef until combined.
- In the greased baking dish, mix together cooked pasta, beef mixture, remaining pizza sauce, and half of both cheese types.
- Top with remaining cheese and pepperoni slices.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg