Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Meat Lover’s Pizza Casserole, a hearty dish that transforms your favorite pizza toppings into a delicious baked pasta experience. This recipe layers savory sausage, beef, pepperoni, and ham with gooey mozzarella cheese and rich spaghetti sauce, making it perfect for family dinners or potlucks. Not only is it easy to prepare ahead of time, but it’s also freezer-friendly for those busy weeknights when you crave something satisfying. With generous portions that feed a crowd, this casserole is sure to become a go-to comfort food in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- Bow tie pasta
- Mild pork sausage
- Spaghetti sauce
- Diced onion
- Cooked ham
- Sliced pepperoni
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Minced garlic
- Dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook bow tie pasta until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook sausage with onion and garlic until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Layer ingredients in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish: start with sauce, then pasta, cheese, meat mixture, repeating layers until all ingredients are used.
- Top with remaining sauce and pepperoni.
- Bake uncovered for about 40 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg