Delicious Pizza Casserole
Indulge in the cozy goodness of pizza casserole, a delightful blend of hearty pasta, savory meat, and bubbling cheese. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. Customize it with your favorite toppings and enjoy a comforting meal that will have everyone reaching for seconds!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups rotini pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 2 cups pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers (any color)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1/2 cup sliced olives (optional)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a large baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cook rotini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions and bell peppers until softened. Add ground beef or turkey; cook until browned.
- Stir in pizza sauce and Italian seasoning; simmer for five minutes.
- In the prepared baking dish, layer half of the cooked pasta, half of the meat sauce mixture, and half of the cheese. Repeat layers.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg