Description
Easy 30-Minute Cheesy Pizza Casserole is a quick and delightful dinner option that brings all the delicious flavors of pizza to your table in a fraction of the time. Perfect for busy weeknights, this hearty one-dish meal is satisfying and simple.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar (14 ounce) pizza sauce
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 2 cup cooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or Italian sausage. Once browned, add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is soft and fragrant.
3. Stir in the pizza sauce, sliced pepperoni, cooked pasta, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything well to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
4. Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and sprinkle grated parmesan cheese across the surface.
5. Bake for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
6. Allow to cool slightly before garnishing with fresh basil leaves if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
To elevate your casserole, consider mixing in other cheese varieties like cheddar or gouda for richer flavor. To avoid sogginess, drain excess grease from the meat and use slightly undercooked pasta. For a vegetarian option, omit the meat and add extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg