Pepperoni Pizza Casserole
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4
Delicious Pepperoni Pizza Casserole recipe shared by Member User on The Forever Cookbook. Learn how to make this amazing dish with our step-by-step instructions.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14-ounce) jar pizza sauce
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Step 2: Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Step 3: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef or Italian sausage, onion, and garlic. Cook until the meat is browned and the onions are tender.
- Step 4: Stir in the pizza sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Step 5: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rotini pasta, meat sauce mixture, and half of the pepperoni slices. Mix well.
- Step 6: Transfer the pasta mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with the remaining pepperoni slices and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Step 7: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Step 8: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Step 9: Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.
- Step 10: Serve warm and enjoy your Pepperoni Pizza Casserole!
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