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Baked Pizza Casserole

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A fun and delicious meal that brings the flavors of pizza into a cozy casserole, perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 8 oz rotini pasta
  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup pepperoni slices
  • 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
  • 2 cups pizza marinara sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned.
  4. Add in the chopped onion, minced garlic, and bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
  5. Stir in the cooked rotini pasta, pepperoni, black olives, pizza marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until everything is well combined.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
  7. Top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  2. Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Make sure to cook the pasta al dente to prevent it from getting mushy. You can add other toppings like mushrooms or spinach.
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