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Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole

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Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole combines all the cheesy, meaty flavors of a classic meat lovers pizza into a hearty baked pasta dish. Packed with Italian sausage, ground beef, pepperoni, marinara, and gooey mozzarella, it’s the ultimate comfort food for family dinners, potlucks, or game day feasts.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Main Course, Casserole
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American-Italian
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

Main Casserole:

1 lb Italian sausage

1 lb ground beef

20–25 pepperoni slices

16 oz penne pasta (or other short pasta)

4 cups marinara sauce

1 green bell pepper, diced

3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tbsp Italian seasoning

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Boil penne pasta until just al dente. Drain and set aside.

In a large skillet, brown Italian sausage and ground beef over medium heat until cooked through. Drain excess fat.

Stir in diced bell pepper and cook for 2–3 minutes.

Add marinara sauce and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Stir to combine.

In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta with the meat sauce. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.

Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the pasta, arrange pepperoni slices on top, and finish with Parmesan cheese.

Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Swap bell pepper for mushrooms, onions, or black olives.

Use hot Italian sausage and red pepper flakes for a spicy version.

Try other pasta shapes like rigatoni or rotini.

Mix in ricotta or cottage cheese for a creamier texture.

Use ground turkey or chicken sausage for a lighter option.

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