Baked Pizza Casserole
A fun and delicious meal that brings the flavors of pizza into a cozy casserole, perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
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
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned.
- Add in the chopped onion, minced garlic, and bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the cooked rotini pasta, pepperoni, black olives, pizza marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until everything is well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 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.