Pepperoni Pizza Casserole
User Reviews
4.5
57 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
626 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Pepperoni Pizza Casserole
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EASY, ready in 20 minutes, and for times when you want BOTH pizza AND pasta!! Ground beef, pepperoni, and oodles of cheese make this pizza casserole pure COMFORT FOOD! Feeds a crowd!!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound rotini pasta cooked and drained (ziti, small or medium shells, or another small-shaped pasta may be substituted)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large sweet Vidalia onion diced small
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
- 2 cups pizza or marina sauce
- 16 ounces shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 24 pepperoni
- fresh parsley optional for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat broiler to high and spray a 9×13-inch baking or casserole dish with cooking spray; set aside.
- To a stockpot, cook the pasta according to the manufacturer’s directions; drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, to a Dutch oven or other large pot, add the olive oil, onion, and cook over medium-high heat for about 4 to 5 minutes, or until the onion begins to soften; stir occasionally.
- Add the beef, evenly sprinkle with the oregano, salt, pepper, and crumble beef as it cooks to encourage even cooking; stir frequently.
- After the beef is cooked through, add the pizza sauce, cooked pasta, and stir very well to combine.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared casserole dish, evenly top with the cheese, pepperoni, and broil for about 3 minutes, or until cheese has melted or is as browned as desired. Watch it very closely because cheese can burn extremely quickly under the broiler, sometimes in a matter of 15 seconds.
- Optionally garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Extra will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
626kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
103mg
(34%)
Sodium
1211mg
(50%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 626 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 626kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1211mg | 50% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
57 reviews
Excellent
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