Easy Pizza Casserole Recipe (30 Minute Meal)
This easy comfort food pizza casserole combines pizza flavors in a yummy, family-friendly dish
Servings 6 servings
Calories 690kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb bulk Italian Sausage
- 2 cloves crushed garlic
- 24 ounces pasta sauce
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 lb pasta penne, bow ties, macaroni
- 12 ounces mozzarella cheese
- 32 slices pepperoni 3-4 oz
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
Get prepped
- Preheat the oven to 350℉.
Make the sauce
- In a large skillet, cook brown 1 lb bulk Italian Sausage and drain the fat off.
- Add the 2 cloves crushed garlic and cook a further 30 seconds.
- Add the 24 ounces pasta sauce and 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning and bring to a simmer.
Cook the pasta
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook 1 lb pasta slightly less than the package directions.
Assemble
- Spray a 9x13 baking dish with a little cooking spray, then pour a little of the sauce in the bottom.
- Add half the pasta, half the remaining sauce, sprinkle half the 12 ounces mozzarella cheese over the sauce, and layer half the 32 slices pepperoni on top.
- Repeat with remaining pasta, sauce, and mozzarella. Add the pepperoni over the top, and sprinkle with p¼ cup parmesan cheese.
Bake
- Bake until bubbling and brown on top.
Notes
- Be sure to not overcook the pasta, it will cook more when you bake, and you don’t want it to be mushy.
- If using sausage links, remove from the casings and crumble as you cook.
- Using turkey sausage and/or turkey pepperoni will reduce the fat in this recipe.
- Any kind of short pasta can be used.
- Add your favorite pasta toppings like olives, green bell peppers, mushrooms, onions or meatballs.
Nutrition
Calories: 690kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 1534mg | Potassium: 617mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 878IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 488mg | Iron: 3mg
