Pizza Casserole

Submitted by Chef on the coast

"A recipe I found through Taste of Home. My family liked it so much they took it to school for lunches the next day! I like how versatile this casserole can be. If you want all veggies - feel free to add them! If you only want meat - you can have it that way too. This recipe is kind of like lasagna with a twist."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 1 pan
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 3 cups uncooked spiral shaped pasta
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 14 ounces pizza sauce
• 3 ounces tomato paste
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 3 1⁄2 ounces sliced pepperoni
• 1⁄2 cup grated parmesan cheese

directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain.
2. Stir in tomato sauce, pizza sauce, tomato paste, sugar and seasonings.
3. Drain pasta and stir into meat mixture.
4. Spray 9x13 pan with vegetable spray. Add in 1/2 of the meat and pasta mixture.
5. Layer with 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/2 of the pepperoni.
6. Repeat with second layer of pasta, cheese and pepperoni.
7. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top of casserole.
8. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
9. Uncover and bake an additional 10-15 minutes.

Reviews

[Mommy Diva]

My family loves pizza casserole, nd this recipe totally fits the bill. Quick, easy and tasty! I made as directed, and agree that next time, I might add in a few veggies ( knowing my kids will pick most of them out - lol). Great recipe. Thank you! *Made for Nov. 2009 Aussie Recipe Tag/Swap*

 

[mersaydees]

This truly is quick and easy delicious comfort food, a dish most family members can relish together. Made as directed, although the next time I think I'd add some green peppers, olives, and mushrooms just as another reviewer suggested -- "other goodies" I'd put on a pizza! Thanks, Chef on the Coast! Made for Aussie New Zealand Recipe Swap.

 

[bmcnichol]

I made this for my boys and they liked it. I followed the recipe as written other then I didn't add the sugar. I also used some minced onion instead of fresh so my boys would eat it. Made for Spring PAC 2009.

 

[PalatablePastime]

What a simple and delicious home style comfort food! It reminded me more of ziti or lasagna than pizza, but that was fine. I used Dreamfield's low carb penne noodles in mine, and think next time I will add other goodies, such as green peppers, black olives, and mushrooms to the mix. Thanks for sharing! Everyone enjoyed. ~Sue