Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole, a hearty and flavorful dish that combines the best of pizza and pasta in one irresistible bake. Loaded with penne pasta, seasoned ground beef, zesty Italian sausage, crispy bacon, and savory pepperoni, this casserole is layered with a rich marinara sauce and a melty trio of mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses. Perfectly spiced with garlic, onion, and optional red pepper flakes for a touch of heat, this crowd-pleaser is baked to golden, bubbling perfection in just under an hour. Ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, serve this casserole with a side salad or garlic bread for a meal that’s guaranteed to satisfy meat lovers and pizza enthusiasts alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Penne pasta
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 cup Pepperoni slices
- 1 cup Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 24 oz Marinara sauce
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish and set aside.
Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 3 minutes.
Add the ground beef and Italian sausage to the skillet. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
Season the meat mixture with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
Stir in the marinara sauce and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, meat sauce, half of the mozzarella cheese, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of the pepperoni slices. Mix well to evenly combine.
Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Spread it out evenly.
Top the pasta mixture with the remaining cheeses, remaining pepperoni slices, and crumbled bacon. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
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 on top is melted and bubbly.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8259 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 534.4 g | 685% | |
| Saturated Fat | 209.3 g | 1046% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1549 mg | 516% | |
| Sodium | 18263 mg | 794% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 399.9 g | 145% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.0 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.6 g | ||
| Protein | 458.1 g | 916% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.1 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 3140 mg | 242% | |
| Iron | 38.5 mg | 214% | |
| Potassium | 6038 mg | 128% | |
*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.
