Meat Lover’s Pizza Casserole
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Meat Lover’s Pizza Casserole. Combining all your favorite pizza toppings into a hearty, layered dish, this casserole is perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or a cozy night in. With its gooey layers of mozzarella and savory meats like pork sausage and ham, this recipe delivers rich flavors that everyone will love. Plus, it’s easy to prepare ahead of time and is freezer-friendly, ensuring you have a delicious meal ready whenever you need it. Dive into this cheesy delight tonight!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb bow tie pasta
- 1 lb mild pork sausage
- 2 (26 oz) jars spaghetti sauce
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 lb cooked ham, cubed
- Sliced pepperoni (amount as desired)
- 3 (8 oz) bags shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage with onion, garlic, and oregano until browned; drain excess grease.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and layer ingredients: start with sauce, then pasta, cheese, meat mixture; repeat layers finishing with sauce and pepperoni on top.
- Bake uncovered for about 40 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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