Pizza Casserole
Pizza Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, bringing together all your favorite pizza flavors in a cozy, baked dish. Imagine layers of al dente pasta, rich pizza sauce, gooey cheese, and savory toppings baked to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 jar (24 oz) pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat until fully cooked.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, browned meat, pizza sauce, vegetables, half of the mozzarella cheese, and half of the pepperoni.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish; top with remaining mozzarella cheese and pepperoni.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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