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Pizza Casserole

This easy Pizza Casserole is a delicious pizza bake that is a fun twist on family pizza night!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword pizza casserole, pizza casserole recipe, pizza hotdish, pizza pasta bake, recipe for pizza casserole
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 573kcal

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces Penne Pasta
  • 4 cups Mozzarella Cheese divided
  • 28 ounces Pizza Sauce
  • 8 ounces Diced Tomatoes
  • 2 ounces Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 cup Pepperonis
  • 4 ounces Green Peppers diced
  • 2 ounces Onion diced
  • 4 ounces Mushrooms chopped
  • 1 pound Italian sausage ground
  • 1 ounce Black Olives

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. 
  • In a large pot of boiling water cook penne pasta until al dente.
  • While pasta cooks brown Italian sausage in a skillet. Cook fully and drain grease.
  • Drain pasta and pour into a large bowl.
  • Add 2 cups mozzarella, pizza sauce, diced tomatoes, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, and cooked Italian sausage. Toss until fully combined.
  • Grease a 13x9 inch casserole dish and pour mixture into it.
  • Top with remaining cheese, pepperonis, black olives and Parmesan cheese. 
  • Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes remove foil and continue to bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is fully melted. 
  • Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 573kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 1339mg | Potassium: 630mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 771IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 336mg | Iron: 3mg