Best 4 Pizza Pasta Casserole Recipes

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Pizza pasta casserole is a quick and easy dish that combines the flavors of pizza and pasta into one delicious meal. It is a great way to use up leftover pizza dough or pasta, and it can be customized to your liking. There are endless possibilities when it comes to toppings, so you can get creative and make a casserole that everyone will love. This article will provide you with the best recipe for pizza pasta casserole, along with tips and tricks for making it your own.

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

PIZZA PASTA CASSEROLE



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Kids will line up for this zippy pizza-flavored dish. The recipe makes two casseroles, so you can serve one to your family right away and keep the other in the freezer for another night. -Nancy Scarlett, Graham, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 casseroles (10 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
3-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
1 package (16 ounces) spiral or cavatappi pasta, cooked and drained
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
8 ounces sliced pepperoni

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and pasta. , Transfer to 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle with cheese. Arrange pepperoni over the top. , Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casseroles; cover and freeze up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake as directed, increasing time to 35-40 minutes or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 545mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g 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

EASY PIZZA PASTA CASSEROLE (OAMC)



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This is a kid pleaser-very cheesy and topped with pepperoni. It makes 2 large (9x13) casseroles or 4 small ones; I often divide it in fourths and freeze 3. This originally came from TOH's Quick Cooking.

Provided by Kaarin

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs ground beef or 2 lbs ground venison
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
16 ounces rotini pasta, cooked and drained
5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (20 oz)
8 ounces sliced pepperoni

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef, onion, garlic and seasoning in oil.
  • Drain.
  • While beef is browning, cook pasta according to the packaging
  • Stir in pasta, spaghetti sauce and 3 cups cheese.
  • Place mixture in 2 greased 9x13x2 inch baking pans or 4 square pans.
  • Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
  • Top with pepperoni.
  • Cover and freeze up to 3 months.
  • To cook now: Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, until heated through.
  • To bake frozen casserole: Thaw in refrigerator overnight and bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes, till hot.

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:

  • To make the casserole more flavorful, use a variety of cheeses. A good combination is mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan.
  • If you want a crispy crust, cook the casserole in a preheated oven at a high temperature. For a softer crust, cook it at a lower temperature for a longer period of time.
  • To prevent the casserole from drying out, cover it with foil during the last few minutes of baking.
  • If you don't have a casserole dish, you can use a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • If you want to make the casserole ahead of time, cook it according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Store the casserole in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you're ready to serve, thaw the casserole overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for several hours. Then, reheat the casserole in a preheated oven until it is warmed through.

Conclusion:

Pizza pasta casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is a great way to use up leftover pizza and pasta, and it can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make a pizza pasta casserole that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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