Pizza Casserole
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5.0
36 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
470 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Pizza Casserole
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This pizza casserole is pasta simmered in tomato sauce with pepperoni, sausage, olives and bell peppers, then topped with cheese and baked to golden brown perfection. A family friendly dinner option that always gets rave reviews!
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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 lb mild Italian sausage casings removed
- 1/2 cup onion finely diced
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper diced
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced
- 3/4 cup Mini pepperoni divided use
- 1/2 cup black olives sliced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 24 ounce jar marinara sauce
- 3 1/4 cups water
- salt and pepper to taste
- 12 ounces short pasta such as corkscrew, rotini or penne
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large, deep pot over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook for 4-5 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula, until browned.
- Add the onion, green bell pepper and mushrooms to the pot. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Add 1/2 cup of the pepperoni, olives and the garlic, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the marinara sauce, water, salt, pepper and pasta to the pot and bring to a simmer.
- Cover the pot and cook over low heat for 12-14 minutes or until pasta is tender.
- While the pasta is simmering, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Coat a 3 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- After the pasta is finished cooking, pour the mixture into the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the cheese over the top and arrange the remaining 1/4 cup of pepperoni on the cheese.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Can’t find mini pepperoni at your store? You can use chopped regular sized pepperoni instead.
- Any short pasta shape will work. I used corkscrew pasta, but other great options include rotini, penne, rigatoni or farfalle.
- Make sure you use a large pot for this pizza casserole. The pasta will expand considerably as it cooks and you want to make sure you have enough room for it all!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
470kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
780mg
(33%)
Potassium
773mg
(22%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
680IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
10.5mg
(12%)
Calcium
191mg
(19%)
Iron
3.1mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 470 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 470kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 780mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 773mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 680IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 10.5mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 191mg | 19% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
36 reviews
Excellent
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