Pizza Casserole Recipe
A hearty, family-friendly pizza casserole loaded with sausage, pepperoni, melty mozzarella, and classic pizza flavors baked into an easy pasta dinner.
Servings 8
Calories 550kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage or ground beef
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- ½ yellow onion chopped
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 cup chopped pepperoni
- 1 can sliced black olives (3.8 ounces) drained
- 3 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese divided
- 24 ounces pizza sauce
- Optional Toppings: pepperoni slices, sliced black olives, chopped green bell peppers, sliced red onion
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the rotini and cook to al dente, according to package directions. Drain.
- While the pasta is boiling, brown the Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the onions and bell pepper and cook until the onion is translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until just fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat.
- Mix together the cooked pasta, ground beef mixture, chopped pepperoni, black olives, 2 cups of the shredded mozzarella cheese, and the pizza sauce. Transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese evenly over the top. If desired, arrange your choice of topping over the top of the cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and cook an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is hot and bubbly.
Notes
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Recipe Notes:
- Ground beef or ground turkey can be substituted for the Italian sausage if preferred.
- Penne, ziti, or rigatoni can be used in place of rotini with no other changes needed.
- For a spicier casserole, use hot Italian sausage or add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
- This casserole can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerated; add 5–10 minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
- Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat easily in the microwave or oven.
Nutrition
Calories: 550kcal