Ground Beef Pizza Casserole

Satisfy your craving for comfort food with this Ground Beef Pizza Casserole, a hearty mashup of two family favorites: pizza and pasta! This easy-to-make recipe combines tender rotini pasta, seasoned ground beef, and rich marinara sauce, all layered under a blanket of gooey mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Topped with classic pizza flavors like pepperoni, diced bell peppers, and onions, it delivers a deliciously cheesy and saucy bite in every forkful. Perfect for busy weeknights, this oven-baked casserole cooks up in just under an hour and serves as a crowd-pleasing main dish. Whether you're feeding a hungry family or meal-prepping for the week, this pizza-inspired casserole is sure to become a dinnertime favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 12 ounces rotini pasta
• 24 ounces marinara or pizza sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 20 pieces sliced pepperoni
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon 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

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and green bell pepper, and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.

Step 6

Stir in the marinara or pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta and the beef-sauce mixture, stirring to coat the pasta evenly.

Step 8

Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish and pour the pasta and beef mixture into it, spreading it out evenly.

Step 9

Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese, spreading them evenly over the mixture.

Step 10

Arrange the sliced pepperoni over the top of the cheese in an even layer.

Step 11

Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2064.6 grams (2064.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4228

Total Fat 206.50g	265%
Saturated Fat 90.40g	452%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 606mg	202%
Sodium 8503mg	370%
Total Carbohydrate 363.00g	132%
Dietary Fiber 32.60g	116%
Total Sugars 68.10g
Protein 232.10g	464%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2850mg	219%
Iron 30mg	166%
Potassium 4632mg	99%

*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: 43.8%

Protein: 21.9%

Carbs: 34.3%