Pizza Casserole
This cheesy pizza casserole is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings. With layers of savory ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and gooey cheese, it combines all the flavors you love about pizza into one delicious dish. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings, this casserole will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups rotini pasta (uncooked)
- 2 cups pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 cup diced onions
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and bell peppers until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in cooked rotini pasta and pizza sauce until well combined.
- Layer half of the mixture in the baking dish, top with half of the cheese, add remaining mixture, and finish with the rest of the cheese.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option. Add mushrooms or olives for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.