Pizza Casserole
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 627kcal
Equipment
- 9 x 13 baking dish
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Penne pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 2 teaspoon garlic minced
- 6-8 ounces pepperoni divided
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- 24 ounces spaghetti or marinara sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- Cook pasta and drain. Add salt to the water when boiling pasta. Cook until al dente.16 ounces Penne pasta
- Brown the ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Drain excess grease. Add in garlic and onion and cook for a minute longer.1 pound ground beef, 2 teaspoon garlic, salt and pepper, 1/2 cup onion
- Add in spaghetti sauce and Italian seasonings. Stir to combine and heat on low-to medium for 3-5 minutes.24 ounces spaghetti or marinara sauce, 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Cut half of the pepperoni into quarter slices. Add to the meat mixture.6-8 ounces pepperoni
- Add the pasta and 1 cup of mozzarella and stir to combine.3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Pour pasta mixture into into the baking dish and top with remaining mozzarella cheese and Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Top with sliced pepperonis.1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 627kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 1095mg | Potassium: 651mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 687IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 301mg | Iron: 3mg