Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole. Layers of rotini pasta, savory ground beef, zesty Italian sausage, and thick-cut pepperoni come together in a bubbly, cheesy masterpiece smothered in rich pizza sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, each bite is a delicious reminder of your favorite pizzeria—easy to prepare and guaranteed to please even the pickiest eaters.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rotini pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 cup thick-cut pepperoni slices
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups pizza sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook rotini according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef and sausage until cooked through; drain excess fat.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, meat mixture, pepperoni, pizza sauce, and half of the mozzarella.
- Grease a baking dish and layer half of the pasta mixture; top with remaining mozzarella. Add the rest of the pasta mixture.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg