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Pizza Casserole
This Pizza Casserole blends favorite pizza ingredients into an easy, satisfying dish.
Servings 8
Calories 904kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounces pasta fusilli, penne, cavatappi, or any short pasta
- 1 pound sweet Italian sausage
- ½ pound ground beef
- 12 ounces bacon diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon chili pepper flakes
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 16 ounces Mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 24 slices pepperoni
Instructions
- Cook pasta al dente according to package instructions. Cook bacon on the stove or oven [18-20 minutes at 425° Fahrenheit]. Once cooked, pat dry, and dice the bacon.
- Brown the sausage and ground beef in a large skillet. Stir in garlic powder, oregano, and chili powder. Add the diced bacon and pour the marinara sauce into the skillet. Simmer until warm.
- Transfer the meat sauce to a casserole dish and combine it with the cooked pasta. Sprinkle with Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Top with pepperoni slices.
- Bake at 400º Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese has melted completely.
Notes
If you like a crispy top, turn on the broiler for 1-2 minutes. Watch carefully to avoid accidental burns.
Nutrition
Calories: 904kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 1673mg | Potassium: 762mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 902IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 407mg | Iron: 3mg