Description
Satisfy your pizza cravings with this Tempting Flavorful Pizza Casserole! Bursting with gooey cheese, savory meats, and vibrant vegetables, this hearty dish combines all the beloved flavors of pizza into a comforting casserole. Perfect for game nights or family gatherings, it’s simple to prepare and easily customizable to suit any palate. Get ready to indulge in every delicious layer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 2 cups pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced)
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a large baking dish.
- Cook the rotini pasta in boiling salted water per package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, browned meat, pizza sauce, bell peppers, mushrooms, and Italian seasoning. Mix thoroughly.
- Layer half of the pasta mixture in the greased baking dish and sprinkle half of the mozzarella and cheddar on top. Repeat with the remaining mixture and cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg