Description
This Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole is the ultimate comfort dish, combining layers of pasta, savory meats, gooey cheese, and tangy pizza sauce. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this hearty casserole is easy to make and packed with irresistible flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta (or your favorite pasta)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 (24 oz) jar pizza sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- In a skillet, brown ground beef and Italian sausage over medium heat. Drain excess grease.
- In a 9×13-inch baking dish, layer half the pasta, half the meat mixture, and half the pepperoni. Top with 1 cup mozzarella.
- Pour half the pizza sauce over the cheese. Repeat layers with remaining pasta, meat, pepperoni, and mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle with Parmesan, and bake 10 more minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Use high-quality meats for the best flavor.
- Customize with bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives.
- Assemble ahead and refrigerate before baking.
- Freezes well for future meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/8 of casserole)
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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