Pizza Casserole

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Enjoy your pizza, pasta-style, with all your favorite pizza toppings baked into a cozy casserole with cheese and marinara sauce. It is so simple to make always a family favorite.

Prep Time20

Cook Time40

Total Time1

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 654kcal

Author: Lauren Allen

Cost: $15

Equipment

Meat Chopper

Ingredients

4 cups penne pasta
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 pound pork sausage (I prefer Jimmy Deans)
4 ounces pepperoni
1/2 green bell pepper , chopped
1 small onion , chopped
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Dried oregano
2 cloves garlic , minced
1 can sliced mushrooms (optional)
1 small can sliced black olives
24 ounce jar marinara pasta sauce (or homemade pizza sauce*)
1 to 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Brown ground beef and sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove grease.
Combine: Add cooked meat to a large mixing bowl. Add pepperoni, bell pepper, onion, parmesan cheese, oregano, garlic, mushroom and olives. Add noodles and pasta sauce then toss to combine.
Bake: Pour mixture into a greased 9x13'' pan. Sprinkle 1-2 cups of mozzarella cheese on top, (depending on how much cheese you like). Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-35 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbling.

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Notes

Make Ahead Instructions: Assemble the casserole, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours. Remove plastic wrap and bake as directed.

Freezing Instructions: Assemble casserole in a freezer-safe baking dish.Cover with a double layer of aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw completely in the fridge overnight then bake as directed. (Tip: I like to add extra sauce to the pasta if freezing it, since the noodles naturally soak some of it up as it freezes).

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