Go Back
+ servings

Pizza Casserole

This hearty and cheesy pizza casserole combines tender pasta, savory meat sauce, and melty mozzarella with your favorite pizza toppings for an easy weeknight dinner or crowd-pleasing meal.
No ratings yet
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 520 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces uncooked rotini or penne pasta
  • 1 pound ground beef or halal Italian sausage
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cups pizza sauce or marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups shredded halal mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated halal Parmesan cheese
  • 20 slices pepperoni
  • 0.5 cup sliced black olives (optional)
  • 0.5 green bell pepper diced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef or sausage with diced onion until browned. Drain excess fat.
  • Add pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Stir and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta and meat sauce. Stir in 1 cup mozzarella and half the Parmesan.
  • Pour half the pasta mixture into the baking dish. Top with half the remaining mozzarella, Parmesan, and pepperoni slices.
  • Add the remaining pasta mixture, then top with remaining cheese, pepperoni, olives, and bell pepper if using.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  • Let rest for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1peopleCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 900mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7g
Keyword Budget-Friendly Recipes, Easy Weeknight Dinners, Healthy Comfort Food, High Protein Meals, Pizza Casserole, Quick Family Meals
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!