Baked Pizza Pasta Casserole
This easy pizza pasta casserole combines tender rotini pasta, hearty marinara sauce, seasoned ground beef, melty mozzarella and parmesan, and classic pepperoni for a family-friendly dinner everyone loves. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this cheesy baked pizza pasta is a comforting, crowd-pleasing recipe that’s simple to make and packed with bold Italian flavor.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 oz 1lb dry Rotini Pasta
- 32 oz Marinara Sauce
- 16 slices of pepperoni
- 2 bell peppers diced
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 onion diced
- 1 lb ground beef
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease your aluminum pans.
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Add diced onions and bell peppers, cooking until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add marinara sauce to the skillet, stirring until well combined. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Combine cooked pasta with the meat sauce mixture. Mix in half of the mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Transfer the mixture evenly into prepared aluminum pans. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and pepperoni slices.
- Cover pans tightly with aluminum foil and label with baking instructions if freezing.
- Bake covered for 25-30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your delicious Pizza Pasta Bake!
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