Pizza Pasta Casserole Recipe

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Pepperoni provides the zip in this pizza-flavored casserole that kids of all ages will enjoy. "Serve it with a tossed salad and garlic toast, and you'll have a winner every time," assures Nancy Scarlett of Graham, North Carolina.

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Pizza Pasta Casserole Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. + freezing Bake: 25 min.
  • Yield: 16-20 Servings
20 25 45

Ingredients

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

Directions

  • 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 two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle with cheese. Arrange pepperoni over the top. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months.
  • Bake the second casserole, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
  • To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 2 casseroles (8-10 servings each).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 301 calories, 15 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 46 mg cholesterol, 545 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 19 g protein.

Originally published as Pizza Pasta Casserole in Quick Cooking May/June 1999, p34

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Reviewed on May. 05, 2012 by laceyv

Tastes very good and is easy to make. It's meal I know both kids will eat! I usually halve the recipe using a full jar of spaghetti sauce and sometimes a little less cheese to save on fat.

Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2012 by agnes24

I like this better than baked ziti. Next time I will use regular pepperoni instead of sandwich pepperoni cut up, I didn't realize it would have slightly less flavor than the regular. I also only made 1/2 the recipe but I will make this again.

Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2011 by ekatiakarpova

It is not bad but too simple. It can be much better if place half of the pasta mixture in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with half of the mozzarella cheese then pepperoni. Repeat layers.

Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2011 by whitneydot

This was so easy to make and was loved by adults and kids alike in my house. Will definitely be making this again!

Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2011 by daabbott

My entire family loved this recipe. It was very easy to prepare and had lots of flavor. Since my family tends to like things on the spicy side, I decided to use Italian sausage in place of the hamburger and it was wonderful. Definitely a keeper!

Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2011 by Pinny

From the first time I made this recipe it was a family favorite of everyone! I love to make it for mothers with new babies.

Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2011 by kayakbabe1

A tasty and easy recipe, especially for a boy's track team!

Reviewed on May. 24, 2011 by MrsKase

made with organic sauce w/ mushrooms. Loved it.

Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2011 by kidrowski

Our church made this to serve 100 people. We got LOTS of compliments and recipe requests. a 9x13 pan can go into a roaster oven (on a rack) for extra baking room when preparing for a large crowd.

Reviewed on Feb. 01, 2011 by devilgrrl

Very delicious! I added green pepper to it. Will make again.

 
 

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