Pizza Casserole
User Reviews
4
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
573 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Pizza Casserole
Description
Pizza Casserole begins by cooking penne pasta to al dente, then combining it with browned Italian sausage, pizza sauce, diced tomatoes, and a mix of diced green peppers, onions, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, and seasoning. This mixture is poured into a greased casserole dish, topped with more mozzarella, pepperoni slices, black olives, and Parmesan cheese, then baked until the cheese melts and browns slightly.
The dish captures the essence of pizza flavors but in a casserole style, with the penne holding sauce and toppings. It delivers a satisfying combination of meaty, tangy, and cheesy elements alongside tender vegetables, resulting in a warm and hearty bake.
This casserole serves as a practical dish for family dinners or gatherings, offering an easy way to enjoy pizza flavors without assembling individual pies. It can be paired with a green salad or garlic bread to balance the richness and provide a vegetable side.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces penne pasta
- 4 cups mozzarella cheese divided
- 28 ounces pizza sauce
- 8 ounces diced tomatoes
- 2 ounces Parmesan Cheese
- 1 cup pepperoni
- 4 ounces green pepper diced
- 2 ounces onion diced
- 4 ounces mushrooms chopped
- 1 pound Italian sausage ground
- 1 ounce black olives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large pot of boiling water cook penne pasta until al dente.
- While pasta cooks brown Italian sausage in a skillet. Cook fully and drain grease.
- Drain pasta and pour into a large bowl.
- Add 2 cups mozzarella, pizza sauce, diced tomatoes, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, and cooked Italian sausage. Toss until fully combined.
- Grease a 13x9 inch casserole dish and pour mixture into it.
- Top with remaining cheese, pepperonis, black olives and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes remove foil and continue to bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is fully melted.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 573 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 573kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1339mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 630mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 771IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 336mg | 34% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4
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