Easy Pizza Pasta Casserole Oamc
Transform your weeknight dinners with this Easy Pizza Pasta Casserole OAMC, a comforting and flavor-packed dish that combines the best of two family favorites—pizza and pasta. This recipe features tender penne pasta layered with hearty ground beef, rich marinara sauce, and savory pepperoni, all topped with a gooey blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Seasoned with Italian herbs and baked to perfection, this casserole is the ultimate crowd-pleaser that’s easy to prepare in just 15 minutes of prep time. Plus, it’s freezer-friendly, making it a perfect make-ahead option (OAMC: Once A Month Cooking) for busy schedules. Whether you’re serving it fresh from the oven or reheating for a quick meal, this cheesy, meaty delight will leave everyone asking for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Penne pasta
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 24 ounces Marinara or pasta sauce
- 4 ounces Sliced pepperoni
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 as needed Cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook the penne pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Add the diced onion and garlic, and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the marinara or pasta sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray. Layer half of the cooked pasta in the bottom of the dish.
Spread half of the meat sauce over the pasta, followed by half of the pepperoni slices, and sprinkle with half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
Repeat the layers: remaining pasta, meat sauce, pepperoni, and cheeses.
Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4628 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 227.0 g | 291% | |
| Saturated Fat | 99.1 g | 496% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 679 mg | 226% | |
| Sodium | 8892 mg | 387% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 411.1 g | 149% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.8 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.9 g | ||
| Protein | 245.8 g | 492% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2724 mg | 210% | |
| Iron | 33.9 mg | 188% | |
| Potassium | 4918 mg | 105% | |
*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.
