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Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole

Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole
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This Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole is a hearty, delicious dish combining classic pizza flavors with savory meats baked into a comforting casserole perfect for dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 lb Italian sausage, casing removed
  • 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 (14 oz) can pizza sauce
  • 2 cups cooked pasta (penne or rotini works well)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef, Italian sausage, diced onion, and garlic until meat is browned and onions are tender. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add pizza sauce, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Stir well and let simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta with the meat sauce mixture.
  5. Spray a 9×13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray. Layer half of the pasta mixture into the dish.
  6. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses and half the pepperoni slices over the pasta layer.
  7. Add remaining pasta mixture on top followed by remaining cheeses and pepperoni.
  8. Cover casserole dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  9. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle with fresh basil or serve with a side salad and garlic bread. You can also swap Italian sausage for chorizo or bacon to vary the meat flavors.

Find it online: https://wayofmama.com/meat-lovers-pizza-casserole/