Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole. Heaped with layers of savory meats, gooey cheese, and rich marinara sauce, this dish is perfect for game nights or family dinners. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser that brings smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions and bell peppers until softened.
- Add ground beef and Italian sausage; cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta with meat mixture.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the pasta mix followed by half of the mozzarella cheese; repeat layers.
- Top with Parmesan cheese and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg