Description
Pizza Pasta Casserole is the ultimate family-friendly dish that brings together all your favorite pizza flavors in a hearty, comforting meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, this delicious casserole features tender rotini pasta, savory ground beef, and zesty pepperoni, all smothered in rich marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese. In just under an hour, you can serve up this crowd-pleaser that kids and adults alike will love. With its one-pan simplicity and customizable ingredients, it’s not only easy to prepare but also a great way to clean out your fridge by adding in any leftover veggies or proteins you have on hand. Treat your family to this warm and satisfying dish that is sure to become a weekly staple.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 6 oz pepperoni
- 36 oz marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Green bell pepper
- Onion
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Boil a large pot of salted water, cook the rotini pasta until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Drain excess fat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, beef mixture, chopped pepperoni (reserve some for topping), bell pepper, onion, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven; sprinkle with more mozzarella and top with reserved pepperoni slices. Bake for another 10–15 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg