Description
A fun twist on classic pizza, this Best Pizza Casserole is easy to make and perfect for feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cups cooked pasta (like rotini or penne)
- 2 cups pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef and onion over medium heat until the beef is browned. Drain excess grease.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, Italian seasoning, and the beef mixture.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Top with additional mozzarella cheese and any remaining pepperoni.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with extra toppings like bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives. For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and add more veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pizza casserole, easy recipe, family meal, kid-friendly, pasta bake