Best 7 Pizza Casserole With Wagon Wheel Pasta Recipes

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When you crave the flavors of pizza, but don’t want to go through the hassle of creating a crust and waiting for dough to rise, pizza casserole is the perfect answer. Pizza casseroles allow you to enjoy all the flavors and textures of pizza without the mess and hassle. With the addition of wagon wheel pasta, this casserole takes on a fun and unique twist. The wagon wheel pasta adds a hearty texture and a touch of whimsy to the dish, making it a favorite among kids and adults alike.

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

WAGON WHEEL CASSEROLE



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My ground beef hot dish is a family pleaser. We love the combination of ingredients.-Barbara Hopkins, Lusby, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 large onion, chopped
8 ounces wagon wheel pasta, cooked and drained
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large green pepper, thinly sliced
1 jar (26 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, mushrooms and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a shallow 3-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray, toss pasta, Parmesan cheese, green pepper, spaghetti sauce and beef mixture., Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

PIZZA CASSEROLE (WITH WAGON WHEEL PASTA)



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This is a recipe I got from the Betty Crocker website. Kids love it, and I haven't had an adult complain yet either! I usually use extra sauce to avoid a dry casserole.

Provided by Amberlyn

Categories     European

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups uncooked wagon wheel macaroni
1/2 lb Italian sausage
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • While pasta is cooking, brown sausage in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Drain.
  • Mix pasta, sausage and remaining ingredients except cheese in ungreased 2 1/2-quart casserole.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 36.3, Sodium 1300.4, Carbohydrate 71, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 14.5, Protein 23.9

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.

WAGON TRAIN PASTA



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Our three kids just love the fun wagon wheel shapes in this easy recipe. The mildly seasoned sauce is something that even the pickiest eaters enjoy. For variety, try it with Italian sausage instead of ground beef. -Janine Freeman, Blaine, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups uncooked wagon wheel pasta
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
1-1/2 cups meatless spaghetti sauce
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the egg, salt, garlic and pepper. Add beef and mix well. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs; mix gently. , Crumble beef mixture into a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-4 minutes or until heated through. , Drain pasta; place in a serving bowl. Add beef mixture; sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Toss until pasta is well coated and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 777mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

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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Make and share this Pizza Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Meg Sweetland Baker

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups wagon wheel macaroni, uncooked
1/2 lb Italian sausage
1 (4 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350.
  • Cook and drain pasta.
  • Cook sausage in pan over medium high heat, until no longer pink. Drain.
  • Mix cooked pasta, sausage, and remainig ingredients except cheese om an ungreased 2 1/2 qt casserole.
  • Cover and bake about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered for 5 more minutes until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554.2, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 36.3, Sodium 1331.5, Carbohydrate 71, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 14.6, Protein 23.6

PIZZA CASSEROLE WITH PASTA



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You can easily personalize this recipe to suit your family's taste. Not only is it quick 'n easy, it tastes great, too! The kids will absolutely love it. I once took this to a Parent/Teen function at church, I've never had so many teenagers ask me for a recipe! Top casserole with your favorite pizza toppings.

Provided by ALMORELAND

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (7.25 ounce) packages uncooked macaroni and cheese
1 (14 ounce) can pizza sauce
1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
6 ounces pepperoni sausage, sliced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 5 to 8 minutes or about 3 minutes before cooked; drain and place noodles in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Stir in pizza sauce, powdered cheese packets from macaroni and cheese mix, 1/2 the mozzarella cheese, 1/2 the Parmesan cheese, pepperoni and any other pizza toppings that you want to add. Top with the remaining cheeses.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes or until cheese is bubbly; serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 793.5 calories, Carbohydrate 80 g, Cholesterol 98.5 mg, Fat 32.6 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 2460.3 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

Tips:

  • Prepare the Wagon Wheel Pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, drain and set aside.
  • Use Fresh Vegetables: Chop the vegetables into small pieces for even cooking and better texture.
  • Sauté the Vegetables: Sauté the vegetables in olive oil until tender, adding garlic and Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
  • Make the Pizza Sauce: Combine tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for a few minutes.
  • Assemble the Casserole: Layer the cooked pasta, sautéed vegetables, pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni in a greased casserole dish.
  • Bake the Casserole: Bake the casserole in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Let it Cool: Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving to prevent the cheese from stretching too much.

Conclusion:

Pizza casserole with wagon wheel pasta is a delicious and versatile dish that combines the flavors of pizza and pasta in a comforting casserole. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. The combination of cooked pasta, sautéed vegetables, tangy pizza sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and savory pepperoni creates a flavorful and satisfying meal that will please everyone at the table. Serve it with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete and satisfying meal. Experiment with different toppings and fillings to create your own unique pizza casserole variation. Enjoy!

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