Pizza Casserole
All your favorite pizza toppings and flavors baked into a delicious pasta casserole.
Ingredients
- 12 oz uncooked pasta
- 1 lb ground pork sausage
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 1 tbsp + 1 tsp Italian seasoning (divided)
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 24 ounces pasta sauce
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 tsp finely ground sea salt
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 24 slices pepperoni
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- Cook pasta al dente, according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the ground sausage, diced onion, and 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning until sausage is no longer pink and onions are translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir together the pasta sauce, pizza sauce, salt, and pepper until well-combined. Pour 1 cup of the sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- Add the drained pasta to the baking dish and top with sausage mixture. Pour the remaining sauce over the meat.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and layer the pepperoni slices on top of the cheese. Sprinkle the remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning on top.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly. Top with fresh basil if desired and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 471kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 23gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 1862mgPotassium: 711mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1091IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 212mgIron: 4mg
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.