Best 9 Italian Sausage Pizza Casserole Recipes

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Are you in the mood for an easy, flavorful, and satisfying meal? Look no further than Italian sausage pizza casserole! This delightful dish combines the classic flavors of Italian sausage, savory pizza sauce, and melted cheese all baked together in a convenient casserole dish. With its hearty ingredients and minimal preparation, it's perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers. So gather your ingredients and let's dive into the world of Italian sausage pizza casserole!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SAUSAGE & PEPPERONI PIZZA CASSEROLE



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Provided by Amanda Formaro

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces about 3 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 pound Italian sausage or pizza sausage
4 cups spaghetti sauce
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 ounces sliced pepperoni
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • Cook the pasta according to package directions and drain. Return the pasta to the pot.
  • Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage; drain.
  • Add the sausage and spaghetti sauce to the pasta and stir to combine. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and half of the pepperoni slices.
  • Spread pasta mixture into a lightly greased 9-by-13-inch pan. Top with the mozzarella cheese. Arrange remaining half of pepperoni slices over top. Bake for 20 minutes, until cheese is bubbly.

SAUSAGE PIZZA CASSEROLE



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Looking for a healthy dish the whole family will love? Nancy Zimmerman turns to this fast flavorful pizza entree that fills her Cape May Court House home in New Jersey with a simply wonderful aroma. "Refrigerated bread sticks make the crust fuss-free and any leftovers freeze well for another busy day," she points out. TIP: You can also substitute green peppers instead of yellow and red.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup chopped onion
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, diced
1 medium sweet red pepper, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained
3/4 pound smoked sausage, sliced
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 tube (11 ounces) refrigerated breadsticks

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion and peppers in oil for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add zucchini; saute 4-6 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Stir in the tomatoes, sausage, tomato paste, salt, Italian seasoning, pepper and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until heated through. , Spoon half of the sausage mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese; top with remaining sausage mixture. Separate breadsticks; arrange in a lattice pattern over the top. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 21g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 1327mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE PIZZA CASSEROLE



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This "upside down" pizza casserole is easy to make in a hurry. You can use any ingredients you like on pizza, for example add some black olives or pepperoni to the basic recipe or take out the mushrooms. Store bought spaghetti sauce works fine; your homemade will be even better! Add a salad and you have dinner.

Provided by mrsoul51

Categories     European

Time 50m

Yield 1 8x8 casserole, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb bulk Italian sausage (mild or hot)
1 cup chopped onion
1 minced garlic clove
1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 cups spaghetti sauce
3/4 cup flour, divided
1 cup mixed shredded Italian cheese
1 egg
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Brown sausage, onions, garlic, green pepper, and mushrooms in a skillet over medium high heat for 6-8 minutes until sausage is cooked, stirring frequently. Drain and return sausage mixture to warm skillet.
  • Stir 3 tablespoons flour into the sausage and vegetables and then add spaghetti sauce, mixing well. Bring to a boil stirring often. Pour into lightly greased 6x10 or 8x8 baking dish and top with shredded Italian cheese. A blend of Italian cheeses works well but use whatever you like or have on hand.
  • Beat egg and stir in milk, oil, salt until well blended. Stir in the remaining flour and parmesan cheese and mix well. It should be pourable and not a dough like biscuits so adjust with a bit more flour or milk as needed. Pour over sausage/cheese in casserole covering the entire top evenly. Sprinkle a little more shredded parmesan cheese on top if desired.
  • Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting into squares for serving.

PIZZA CASSEROLE



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This recipe takes all the good things we love on pizza and combines them with egg noodles to form a great, one-dish casserole to feed your family.

Provided by Melissa

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Noodle Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked egg noodles
½ pound lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup sliced pepperoni sausage
16 ounces pizza sauce
4 tablespoons milk
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the onion, garlic and green bell pepper. Drain excess fat. Stir in the noodles, pepperoni, pizza sauce and milk, and mix well. Pour this mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes, top with the cheese, then bake for 5 to 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Cholesterol 78.5 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 902.7 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

PIZZA PASTA BAKE WITH SAUSAGE



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This versatile one-dish pasta bake uses your favorite pizza ingredients like bell pepper, sausage, pepperoni, and olives--and you can use your family's favorite pasta shapes.

Provided by RAGÚ®

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Ragu®

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound any shape pasta (such as penne, farfalle, elbows)
1 pound Italian sausage
1 green bell pepper, diced
½ sweet onion, diced
4 ounces sliced pepperoni, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 ounces sliced black olives
2 ounces cream cheese
1 (24 ounce) jar RAGÚ® Old World Style® Traditional Sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions.
  • While pasta is cooking, cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until just lightly pink. Add green bell pepper and onion to the sausage. Continue cooking until the meat is cooked through. Add the pepperoni, olives, cream cheese, and sauce. Cook over low heat until heated through and cheese has melted.
  • When pasta is done, drain and return to the pot. Stir the sausage mixture into the pasta; stir to coat the pasta.
  • Add half of the pasta mixture to prepared baking dish. Top with half of the mozzarella cheese. Spread the remaining pasta over the cheese and top with the remaining mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with the Italian seasoning and place a few pepperoni slices on top, if you like.
  • Bake until the cheese has melted and the pasta is heated through, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 757.6 calories, Carbohydrate 71 g, Cholesterol 83.8 mg, Fat 36.8 g, Fiber 10.9 g, Protein 36.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 1721.4 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

ITALIAN SAUSAGE PIZZA SOUP



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My mom's friend shared this recipe with her more than 50 years ago. I've tweaked it over the years, and it's still a family favorite. Warm garlic bread is heavenly on the side. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h15m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (1 pound) Italian turkey sausage links
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, cut into strips
1 medium sweet red or yellow pepper, cut into strips
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
1 package (5 ounces) Caesar salad croutons
Shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Remove casings from sausage. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook and crumble sausage until no longer pink. Add onion and peppers; cook until crisp-tender. Drain and transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker., Add the next 5 ingredients; pour in broth. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are tender, 6-8 hours. Serve with croutons and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 828mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

SAUSAGE & PEPPERONI PIZZA CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Sausage & Pepperoni Pizza Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kota08cougar

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb bob evans Italian sausage (doesn't have to be bob Evans)
12 ounces wide egg noodles, Cooked according to package directions
2 (14 ounce) jars pizza sauce
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
6 ounces sliced pepperoni

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Crumble sausage into medium skillet;Cook over medium heat until browned, Stirring Occasionally. Remove sausage and drain. In a Large lightly greesed casserole dish,layer one half noodles, one half sausage and one half remaining ingredints. repeat with second lqyer of noodles, then sausage and remaning ingredients, Reserving several pepperoni slices to garnish top. Bake 35 to 40 minutes. Serve immedatly of refridgerate leftovers.

EASY SAUSAGE PIZZA BAKE



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Deep-dish goodness paired with weeknight simplicity make this hearty casserole a pizza-night favorite. Bisquick mix forms the base, and sausage, pizza sauce and cheese top it off to perfection.

Provided by By Annalise Sandberg

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 oz ground sausage
1 medium onion, diced
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1 cup water
1 jar (14 oz) pizza sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Grease 13x9-inch pan.
  • Cook ground sausage in 10-inch skillet over medium heat until browned. Remove with slotted spoon onto paper towel to drain. Remove all but 2 tablespoons of the drippings from pan. Add diced onion, and cook until translucent but not browned. Add sliced mushrooms and salt, and cook until mushrooms are softened and onions are caramelized. Remove from heat.
  • In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix and water until soft dough forms. Drop half of the dough by spoonfuls into pan. Dough will not completely cover bottom of pan.
  • Spoon half of the pizza sauce over dough; sprinkle with half of the cheese, and scatter with half of the sausage mixture. Repeat layers with the rest of the dough, sauce, cheese and sausage mixture.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

SAUSAGE AND PIZZA BAKE



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Pop a family-pleasing casserole into the oven in about 15 minutes! Every spoonful is saucy, cheesy and delicious!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups uncooked rotini pasta (9 oz)
1 lb bulk Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 small bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup water
4 oz sliced Canadian bacon, cut into fourths
1 jar or can (14 or 15 oz) pizza sauce
1 can (4 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained
3/4 cup shredded pizza cheese blend (3 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 3-quart casserole with cooking spray. In 3-quart saucepan, cook and drain pasta as directed on package using minimum cook time. Return pasta to saucepan.
  • While pasta is cooking, cook sausage and onion in 10-inch skillet over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Stir sausage mixture, bell pepper, water, bacon, pizza sauce and mushrooms into pasta. Spoon pasta mixture into casserole. Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Cover casserole. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1420 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for Italian sausage that is made with fresh, ground pork and seasoned with fennel and other Italian herbs.
  • If you don't have pizza sauce, you can use tomato sauce or even ketchup in a pinch.
  • Add your favorite toppings to the casserole before baking. Some popular options include pepperoni, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and black olives.
  • Be sure to preheat the oven before baking the casserole. This will help to ensure that it cooks evenly.
  • Cover the casserole with foil during the first half of the baking time. This will help to keep it moist.
  • Uncover the casserole for the last 15 minutes of baking to allow the cheese to brown.
  • Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help to prevent the cheese from becoming rubbery.

Conclusion:

Italian Sausage Pizza Casserole is a quick, easy, and affordable meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It's also a great way to use up leftover Italian sausage and pizza sauce. With its hearty combination of Italian sausage, pizza sauce, cheese, and pasta, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Plus, it's customizable to your own liking, so you can add your favorite toppings or switch up the type of cheese. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Italian Sausage Pizza Casserole a try!

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