This easy Pizza Casserole recipe is a mash-up of a supreme pizza and a cozy baked pasta. It’s so simple to make and a delicious meal the whole family will enjoy.
Want more pasta recipes? Try Manicotti, Chicken Marsala Pasta, Pastalaya, Truffle Mac and Cheese, or Baked Ziti!
Our favorite pizza toppings turned into a cozy Pizza Casserole.
Our favorite pizza toppings turned into a cozy Pizza Casserole.This pizza pasta recipe is a treasured one from my mother-in-law; all of her kids grew up loving it, and mine feel the exact same way! I like that I can sneak in a bunch of veggies and I can prep the entire thing in the morning and bake it when we are ready for dinner.
How to make Pizza Casserole:
Prep Ingredients: Cook pasta, drain and set aside. Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking into small pieces with a meat chopper or wooden spoon. Drain grease.
Combine: Add meat, pepperoni, onion, bell pepper, parmesan cheese, oregano, mushrooms, garlic, and olives to a large mixing bowl. Add cooked pasta and sauce and mix to combine.
Bake: Add mixture to a greased a 9×13″ casserole dish (or similar size pan). Sprinkle 1-2 cups of mozzarella cheese on top, depending on your preference. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly.
Make Ahead And Freezing Instructions:
To Make Ahead: Assemble the casserole, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours. Remove plastic wrap and bake as directed.
To Freeze: Assemble casserole in a freezer-safe baking dish.Cover with a double layer of aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw completely in the fridge overnight then bake as directed. (Tip: I like to add extra sauce to the pasta if freezing it, since the noodles naturally soak some of it up as it freezes).
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Recipe
Pizza Casserole
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups penne pasta
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 pound pork sausage (I prefer Jimmy Deans)
- 4 ounces pepperoni
- 1/2 green bell pepper , chopped
- 1 small onion , chopped
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 can sliced mushrooms (optional)
- 1 small can sliced black olives
- 24 ounce jar marinara pasta sauce (or homemade pizza sauce*)
- 1 to 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Brown ground beef and sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove grease.
- Combine: Add cooked meat to a large mixing bowl. Add pepperoni, bell pepper, onion, parmesan cheese, oregano, garlic, mushroom and olives. Add noodles and pasta sauce then toss to combine.
- Bake: Pour mixture into a greased 9×13'' pan. Sprinkle 1-2 cups of mozzarella cheese on top, (depending on how much cheese you like). Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-35 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbling.
Notes
Nutrition
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*I originally shared this recipe August 2015. Updated April 2020 and October 2024.
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Made this today for lunch. I cut this in half since it’s just my husband and myself. Didn’t have penne pasta so used egg noodles. Turned out pretty good. Next time I will add more pepperoni and sauce.
Not a huge hit in my house. Tasted good and was easy to make but a take it or leave it one for us.
Delicious!!!