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Pizza Casserole

A delightful pizza casserole that combines all your favorite pizza flavors into a comforting dish. Perfect for family dinners!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 1 lb ground beef or sausage
  • 1 jar 24 oz marinara sauce
  • 1 cup sliced pepperoni
  • 1 cup sliced olives
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, brown the ground beef or sausage over medium heat; drain excess fat.
  • Add the marinara sauce to the skillet and stir to combine.
  • Mix in the cooked pasta, pepperoni, olives, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • In a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, layer half of the pasta mixture.
  • Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the pasta.
  • Add the remaining pasta mixture on top.
  • Finish with the rest of the mozzarella and all of the Parmesan cheese.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 25gFiber: 2g
Keyword pizza casserole, comfort food, easy recipes, family meals
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