A Whole Lotta Pizza Casserole

Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food mash-up with "A Whole Lotta Pizza Casserole," a family-friendly dinner that combines the hearty satisfaction of pasta with the irresistible flavors of your favorite pizza. This easy-to-make recipe features tender rotini pasta, savory Italian sausage, melty mozzarella, and crispy pepperoni baked in a tangy pizza sauce, all topped with black olives, colorful veggies, and a sprinkle of Parmesan. Perfectly seasoned with Italian herbs, this casserole delivers big on taste with minimal prep time, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Create a bubbling, cheesy masterpiece in just 50 minutes that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 16 oz rotini pasta
• 1 lb ground Italian sausage
• 1 cup pepperoni slices
• 24 oz pizza sauce
• 3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 red onion, diced
• 0.5 cup black olives, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles with a wooden spoon.

Step 4

Add the diced green bell pepper, red onion, and minced garlic to the skillet with the sausage. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 5

Stir in the pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, then remove it from the heat.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, sausage and sauce mixture, half of the shredded mozzarella, and half of the pepperoni slices. Mix until well combined.

Step 7

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and transfer the pasta mixture into the dish. Spread it out evenly.

Step 8

Top the casserole with the remaining mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan, black olives, and the remaining pepperoni slices.

Step 9

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 10

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 11

Allow the casserole to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your 'A Whole Lotta Pizza Casserole'!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2493.3 grams (2493.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6201

Total Fat 354.50g	454%
Saturated Fat 135.60g	678%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 880mg	293%
Sodium 17094mg	743%
Total Carbohydrate 474.80g	173%
Dietary Fiber 46.10g	165%
Total Sugars 72.40g
Protein 278.70g	557%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 3515mg	270%
Iron 45mg	252%
Potassium 7625mg	162%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.4%

Protein: 18.0%

Carbs: 30.6%