Meat Lover's Pizza Casserole
A loaded, cheesy baked casserole packed with four meats and pasta that delivers everything you love about pizza in one easy dish.
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Servings: 8
Calories: 420kcal
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground beef
- ½ lb Italian sausage
- ½ cup pepperoni slices
- ½ cup cooked bacon crumbled
- 2 cups marinara or pizza sauce
- 8 oz rotini or penne pasta cooked and drained
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or provolone optional
- ½ cup sliced black olives optional
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms optional
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ½ lb ground beef and ½ lb Italian sausage. Break the meat apart and cook until fully browned. Drain excess fat from the skillet.
- Stir ½ cup pepperoni slices and ½ cup crumbled cooked bacon into the skillet with the browned meat. Let everything warm through for about 1 minute.
- Add 2 cups pizza sauce, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, ½ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp black pepper, and salt to taste. Stir to combine and let the mixture simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the 8 oz cooked and drained pasta, the meat sauce mixture, and 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella. Stir until evenly mixed.
- Spread the pasta and meat mixture evenly into the prepared 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella, ½ cup cheddar or provolone (if using), and any optional toppings like ½ cup sliced black olives or ½ cup sliced mushrooms evenly over the top.
- Cover the dish loosely with foil and bake at 375°F for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and lightly golden on top.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving so it holds together when scooped.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcal