A Whole Lotta Pizza Casserole
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food mash-up with "A Whole Lotta Pizza Casserole," a family-friendly dinner that combines the hearty satisfaction of pasta with the irresistible flavors of your favorite pizza. This easy-to-make recipe features tender rotini pasta, savory Italian sausage, melty mozzarella, and crispy pepperoni baked in a tangy pizza sauce, all topped with black olives, colorful veggies, and a sprinkle of Parmesan. Perfectly seasoned with Italian herbs, this casserole delivers big on taste with minimal prep time, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Create a bubbling, cheesy masterpiece in just 50 minutes that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 24 oz pizza sauce
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 red onion, diced
- 0.5 cup black olives, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles with a wooden spoon.
Add the diced green bell pepper, red onion, and minced garlic to the skillet with the sausage. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, then remove it from the heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, sausage and sauce mixture, half of the shredded mozzarella, and half of the pepperoni slices. Mix until well combined.
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and transfer the pasta mixture into the dish. Spread it out evenly.
Top the casserole with the remaining mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan, black olives, and the remaining pepperoni slices.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Allow the casserole to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your 'A Whole Lotta Pizza Casserole'!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4890 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 338.6 g | 434% | |
| Saturated Fat | 144.7 g | 724% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 749 mg | 250% | |
| Sodium | 16183 mg | 704% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 253.1 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.4 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.0 g | ||
| Protein | 250.4 g | 501% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3296 mg | 254% | |
| Iron | 22.9 mg | 127% | |
| Potassium | 4634 mg | 99% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
