This easy Pizza Casserole recipe is a mash-up of a supreme pizza and a cozy baked pasta. It’s so simple to make and a delicious meal the whole family will enjoy.
Want more pasta recipes? Try Manicotti, Chicken Marsala Pasta, Pastalaya, Truffle Mac and Cheese, or Baked Ziti!
Our favorite pizza toppings turned into a cozy Pizza Casserole.
This pizza pasta recipe is a treasured one from my mother-in-law; all of her kids grew up loving it, and mine feel the exact same way! I like that I can sneak in a bunch of veggies and I can prep the entire thing in the morning and bake it when we are ready for dinner.
How to make Pizza Casserole:
Prep Ingredients: Cook pasta, drain and set aside. Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking into small pieces with a meat chopper or wooden spoon. Drain grease.
Combine: Add meat, pepperoni, onion, bell pepper, parmesan cheese, oregano, mushrooms, garlic, and olives to a large mixing bowl. Add cooked pasta and sauce and mix to combine.
Bake: Add mixture to a greased a 9×13″ casserole dish (or similar size pan). Sprinkle 1-2 cups of mozzarella cheese on top, depending on your preference. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly.
Make Ahead And Freezing Instructions:
To Make Ahead: Assemble the casserole, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours. Remove plastic wrap and bake as directed.
To Freeze: Assemble casserole in a freezer-safe baking dish.Cover with a double layer of aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw completely in the fridge overnight then bake as directed. (Tip: I like to add extra sauce to the pasta if freezing it, since the noodles naturally soak some of it up as it freezes).
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Cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Brown ground beef and sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove grease.Â
Combine: Add cooked meat to a large mixing bowl. Add pepperoni, bell pepper, onion, parmesan cheese, oregano, garlic, mushroom and olives. Add noodles and pasta sauce then toss to combine.Â
Bake: Pour mixture into a greased 9×13” pan. Sprinkle 1-2 cups of mozzarella cheese on top, (depending on how much cheese you like). Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-35 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbling.Â
Calories: 654kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 32gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 1807mgPotassium: 729mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 762IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 197mgIron: 4mg
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*I originally shared this recipe August 2015. Updated April 2020 and October 2024.
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