Description
All the flavors of a pepperoni pizza baked into a cozy pasta casserole — cheesy, saucy, and always a hit with kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Pasta:
- 12 oz pasta (rotini or penne)
Meat Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef or sausage
- 2 cups pizza sauce
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
Toppings:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup sliced pepperoni
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain.
- Prepare Meat Mixture: Brown ground beef or sausage in a skillet, then stir in pizza sauce and Italian seasoning.
- Combine Pasta and Meat: Mix the cooked pasta with the meat mixture, then pour into a baking dish.
- Add Toppings: Top with shredded mozzarella and sliced pepperoni.
- Bake: Bake at 375 °F for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.
Notes
- Add olives, mushrooms, or bell peppers for extra toppings.
- Freezes well before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Casserole / Pasta
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
