Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole. A hearty and flavorful dish that combines all the delicious elements of a meat lover’s pizza in a convenient casserole form.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz penne pasta
Meat Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1/2 cup chopped pepperoni slices
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups marinara or pizza sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Cheeses and Toppings:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Sliced pepperoni for topping
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook Pasta: Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare Meat Mixture: In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic, then cook ground beef and Italian sausage. Add pepperoni, bacon, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix the cooked pasta with the meat sauce, mozzarella cheese, and cheddar cheese in a bowl.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into a baking dish, top with remaining mozzarella cheese and sliced pepperoni. Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey or chicken sausage for a lighter option.
- Add bell peppers or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- This casserole freezes well—just assemble, cover, and freeze before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
