Easy Pizza Casserole
A cozy and delicious pizza-inspired casserole that’s easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup sliced pepperoni
- ½ cup bell peppers, chopped
- ½ cup onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook your pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the toppings by mixing cooked pasta, pizza sauce, bell peppers, onions, and half of the mozzarella cheese in a large bowl.
- Season it up with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Layering time: Pour the mixture into a greased 9×9-inch casserole dish and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings or make substitutions like using gluten-free pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pizza, casserole, easy recipe, comfort food, family dinner