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Baked Pizza Casserole

This baked pizza casserole brings all the flavors of your favorite pizza into one hearty, cheesy, family-friendly dish. Perfect for weeknights, leftovers, or potlucks, it's easy to customize and always a crowd pleaser.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 oz pasta penne or rotini, cooked al dente
  • 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage cooked and drained
  • 2 cups pizza sauce or marinara
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese divided
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 clove garlic minced
Toppings (Optional)
  • pepperoni slices as desired
  • sliced mushrooms optional
  • diced bell peppers optional
  • sliced olives optional

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Casserole Dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook pasta until just al dente and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, cook ground beef or sausage with Italian seasoning and garlic. Drain the fat.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, meat, pizza sauce, half of the mozzarella, and parmesan.
  4. Layer half of the mixture into a greased casserole dish. Add toppings like pepperoni or veggies. Add the remaining pasta mixture on top.
  5. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
  6. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Customize with your favorite pizza toppings. Great for meal prep and tastes even better the next day!