Best 9 Pizza Casserole With Turkey Sausage Recipes

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Pizza casserole is a delectable dish that combines the flavors of pizza and casserole, providing a hearty and comforting meal. Incorporating turkey sausage adds a lean protein option with a unique taste, elevating the dish's nutritional value. For those seeking a delicious and versatile recipe, this article explores the best pizza casserole with turkey sausage recipes, offering a comprehensive guide to creating a flavorful and satisfying meal.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

TURKEY SAUSAGE PIZZA



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If pizza night is a must in your house, double this recipe and freeze one for later. -Melissa Jelinek, Apple Valley, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 8 slices.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
3/4 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1/2 cup sliced onion
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup pizza sauce
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. With greased fingers, press dough onto a 12-in. pizza pan coated with cooking spray. Prick dough thoroughly with a fork. Bake until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion, mushrooms and green pepper over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain., Spread crust with pizza sauce. Top with sausage mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Bake until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted, 12-15 minutes longer., Freeze option: Wrap and freeze cooled pizza. To use, thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Unwrap; bake on a pizza pan at 400° until heated through, 18-22 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 668mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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 CASSEROLE WITH TURKEY SAUSAGE



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Kids love this casserole because it has pasta shaped like wagon wheels and tastes just like pizza!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups uncooked wagon wheel pasta (8 ounces)
1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 jar (28 ounces) pasta sauce
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom pieces and stems, drained
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • While pasta is cooking; cook sausage in 10-inch skillet over medium-heat, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain. Mix pasta, sausage and remaining ingredients except cheese in ungreased 2 1/2-quart casserole.
  • Cover and bake about 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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

PEPPERONI PIZZA CASSEROLE



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Loaded with popular pizza flavors, this noodle bake is sure to be a winner with all ages. You can use ground beef instead of turkey. I like to serve it with garlic bread and a salad. -Debbie Staley, Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 2 casseroles (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (16 ounces) egg noodles
2 pounds ground turkey
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 jar (24 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
3 ounces sliced turkey pepperoni

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook noodles according to package directions; drain., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in noodles. , Transfer to two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle each with mushrooms, cheeses and pepperoni. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through and cheeses have melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492 calories, Fat 24g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 966mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g 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.

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.

PIZZA PASTA CASSEROLE



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All your favorite pizza toppings mixed together with pasta make this Pizza Pasta Casserole a family favorite!

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups penne pasta (I used protein pasta, whole wheat works great too)
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 onion (diced)
1 green bell pepper (diced)
1 1/2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
4 cloves garlic (minced)
8 ounces Italian turkey sausage links (casings removed - hot Italian sausage works too)
1 cup turkey pepperoni (cut into quarters)
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (drained)
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare the pasta as directed on the package.
  • While the pasta is cooking, place a large skillet over medium high heat on the stove top. Warm up the olive oil in the skillet and then add the onions and green pepper.
  • Cook for a few minutes until vegetables are tender, then add the mushrooms and garlic. Cook for 1 more minute. Push everything to the side of the pan and add the sausage.
  • Cook the sausage, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Cook until it's no longer pink. Drain grease. Add in the pepperoni slices and stir together.
  • Add in remaining ingredients to the skillet except for Mozzarella cheese.
  • Turn the heat down to medium and let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes so that the flavors can meld together.
  • Turn off the heat and add the cooked pasta to the skillet pan. Mix everything together.
  • Spray a large 9 x 13 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Dump the pasta mixture into the pan. Top with Mozzarella cheese and any other toppings you prefer.
  • Bake in the oven (uncovered) for about 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and pasta is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 975 kcal, Fat 68 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Cholesterol 225 mg, Sodium 2686 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 90 mg

PIZZA CASSEROLE



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Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Dinner ready in less than an hour. Enjoy this casserole made with pizza ingredients in a new way - a delightful meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces uncooked wheel-shaped macaroni (about 3 1/2 cups)
1/2 pound bulk turkey Italian sausage
2 3/4 cups meatless tomato pasta sauce
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom pieces and stems, drained
1 cup shredded fat-free or part-skim mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°. Cook macaroni as directed on package; drain. Cook sausage in skillet, stirring frequently, until no longer pink; drain.
  • Mix macaroni, sausage, pasta sauce, olives and mushrooms in 2 1/2-quart casserole.
  • Cover and bake about 30 minutes or until hot. Sprinkle with cheese. Let stand about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1040 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet or baking dish for the best results.
  • Don't overcook the turkey sausage; it should be cooked through but still juicy.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your casserole; the more colorful, the better.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different cheeses; a blend of mozzarella and cheddar is always a good choice.
  • If you want a crispy crust, cook the casserole for a few minutes under the broiler before serving.

Conclusion:

Pizza casserole with turkey sausage is a quick and easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love. It's also a great way to use up leftover turkey sausage. With its hearty filling and cheesy crust, this casserole is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a satisfying and delicious meal, give pizza casserole with turkey sausage a try.

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