Description
This Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole combines all your favorite pizza toppings in one hearty, cheesy, and easy-to-make casserole. With layers of savory meats like ground beef, Italian sausage, pepperoni, and bacon, topped with mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan, it’s the perfect comfort food for any occasion.
Ingredients
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12 ounces penne or rotini pasta
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1 pound ground beef
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1/2 pound crumbled Italian sausage
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1/2 cup pepperoni slices
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1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
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2 cups marinara sauce or pizza sauce
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon optional red pepper flakes
Instructions
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Cook the Pasta: Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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Brown the Meats: In a large skillet, cook ground beef and Italian sausage until browned. Drain excess fat.
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Combine with Sauce: Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
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Layer the Casserole: In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, combine pasta with the meat sauce. Top with pepperoni, crumbled bacon, mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan.
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Bake & Serve: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
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For extra spice, add more red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the sauce.
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You can substitute the pepperoni with any other favorite pizza topping like sausage, ham, or mushrooms.
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If you’re using gluten-free pasta, make sure your marinara sauce is also gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Casserole, Comfort Food, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/8 of casserole)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg