Simple Pizza Casserole
Get ready to elevate dinnertime with this family-friendly Simple Pizza Casserole—a hearty, baked dish that brings the best of pizza and pasta together in one pan! Perfectly cooked pasta is combined with savory Italian sausage, rich marinara sauce, and layers of melted mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, all crowned with crispy pepperoni and a sprinkle of Parmesan. Infused with classic pizza flavors like garlic and Italian seasoning, this casserole is as easy to prepare as it is delicious. With just 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of bake time, this comforting, cheesy meal is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve it hot and watch it disappear! Keywords: pizza casserole, baked pasta dish, cheesy casserole, easy dinner recipes, family-friendly meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces pasta (penne, rotini, or ziti)
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 24 ounces marinara or pizza sauce
- 6 ounces pepperoni slices
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground Italian sausage and cook until browned and crumbled, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
Stir the marinara or pizza sauce into the cooked sausage, then mix in the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the sausage and sauce mixture. Stir until evenly coated.
In a greased 9x13-inch casserole dish, spread half of the pasta mixture evenly on the bottom.
Layer half of the pepperoni slices over the pasta. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses on top.
Add the remaining pasta mixture as the next layer, followed by the rest of the pepperoni slices. Top with the remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
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 cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4565 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 307.3 g | 394% | |
| Saturated Fat | 133.0 g | 665% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 826 mg | 275% | |
| Sodium | 13552 mg | 589% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 210.3 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.1 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.8 g | ||
| Protein | 237.1 g | 474% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3217 mg | 247% | |
| Iron | 20.0 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 4203 mg | 89% | |
*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.
