Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole Recipe
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole, a hearty and flavorful twist on traditional pizza. Loaded with pasta, ground beef, Italian sausage, and all the classic pizza toppings, this casserole is sure to be a hit with your family.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
Meat Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1/2 cup diced pepperoni
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 cups marinara or pizza sauce
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cheese Topping:
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Sliced black olives and extra pepperoni for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Cook Pasta: Cook the pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare Meat Mixture: In a skillet, cook onion and garlic, then add ground beef and Italian sausage. Drain excess grease and add diced pepperoni, bacon, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix in cooked pasta.
- Assemble Casserole: Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Top with mozzarella, Parmesan, and optional toppings.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let rest before serving.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite pizza toppings like mushrooms, bell peppers, or jalapeños.
- This dish freezes well before baking—just thaw overnight and bake when ready.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
