Here’s a simple and delicious Pepperoni Pizza Casserole recipe that’s easy to make and packed with flavor.
Ingredients:
• 12 oz (340g) pasta (penne, rotini, or ziti)
• 1 lb (450g) ground beef or Italian sausage
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jar (24 oz) pizza sauce or marinara sauce
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup sliced pepperoni
• 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven – Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook Pasta – Boil the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and toss with a little olive oil to prevent sticking.
3. Cook Meat – In a large skillet, cook the ground beef (or sausage) with diced onion over medium heat. Drain excess fat. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
4. Mix Sauce – Stir in the pizza sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Assemble Casserole – In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, layer half of the cooked pasta, half of the meat sauce, and half of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers.
6. Top with Cheese & Pepperoni – Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top and arrange pepperoni slices evenly.
7. Bake – Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Serve – Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Would you like any modifications, such as making it spicier or adding extra toppings?