Savory Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole
A hearty and cheesy casserole that combines all your favorite pizza toppings in a simple, comforting dish.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 40
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) pizza sauce
- 12 oz cooked pasta (like penne or rotini)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 1 cup sliced black olives
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, Italian sausage, chopped onion, and minced garlic over medium heat until the meat is browned and the onion is translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the pizza sauce and sprinkle in the Italian seasoning. Let it simmer for a couple of minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, the meat mixture, half of the mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and black olives. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to swap the meats or add different toppings like veggies. This dish can be made ahead of time and refrigerated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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