Delicious Ground Beef Pizza Casserole
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this flavorful and family-friendly **Delicious Ground Beef Pizza Casserole**! This easy-to-make recipe combines the hearty comfort of rotini pasta with the bold, savory flavors of pizza in a single dish. Layers of seasoned ground beef, melty mozzarella, tangy pizza sauce, and crispy pepperoni are baked to perfection, creating a cheesy, bubbling masterpiece that’s sure to please both kids and adults. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and featuring pantry staples like garlic, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese, this casserole is the perfect go-to for busy nights. Garnish with fresh basil for a touch of elegance, and serve it bubbling hot as a satisfying one-pan meal that pairs beautifully with a crisp garden salad or garlic bread. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or looking for delicious leftovers, this pizza-inspired casserole is a surefire hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups Pizza sauce
- 3 cups Rotini pasta
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup Pepperoni slices
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with olive oil or non-stick cooking spray.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook until al dente according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes or until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet. Using a wooden spoon, break up the beef and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 7-9 minutes. Season with salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using). Drain any excess grease.
Stir the pizza sauce into the cooked ground beef mixture. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Add the cooked rotini pasta to the skillet with the ground beef and sauce mixture. Toss until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.
Spread half of the pasta mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top. Add half of the pepperoni slices.
Layer the remaining pasta mixture over the top. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the second layer. Finish by topping with the remaining pepperoni slices.
Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are lightly browned.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy your delicious ground beef pizza casserole!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5095 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 283.2 g | 363% | |
| Saturated Fat | 116.5 g | 582% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 811 mg | 270% | |
| Sodium | 12968 mg | 564% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 377.7 g | 137% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.7 g | 128% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.0 g | ||
| Protein | 267.9 g | 536% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3024 mg | 233% | |
| Iron | 40.3 mg | 224% | |
| Potassium | 6112 mg | 130% | |
*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.
