Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Pizza Pasta Casserole, a delightful fusion of all your favorite pizza flavors in a hearty, cheesy dish. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pan meal combines tender rotini pasta, savory ground beef, zesty pepperoni, and a rich marinara sauce topped with gooey mozzarella cheese. Not only is it a quick and easy dinner option that kids and adults will love, but it also allows for customization with your favorite toppings. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or looking for tasty leftovers, this casserole is sure to become a staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 6 oz pepperoni (with extra for topping)
- 36 oz marinara sauce
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Bell pepper and onion for added flavor
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook rotini in salted boiling water until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef with Italian seasoning and garlic powder; drain excess grease.
- In a mixing bowl, combine pasta, beef mixture, chopped pepperoni, diced bell pepper, onion, marinara sauce, and 2 cups mozzarella cheese.
- Spread the mixture in the baking dish and bake for 15 minutes. Top with remaining cheese and reserved pepperoni slices; bake for another 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg