Pizza Casserole
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this delicious pizza casserole! Featuring layers of tender pasta, zesty pizza sauce, gooey cheese, and your favorite toppings, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked penne pasta
- 2 cups pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni (or substitute with sausage/veggies)
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté bell peppers and onions in olive oil until softened (about 5 minutes).
- In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, sautéed veggies, pizza sauce, half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, and Italian seasoning until well combined.
- Layer half of the pasta mixture in the greased baking dish. Top with pepperoni slices and then add remaining pasta mixture.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg