PEPPERONI PIZZA CASSEROLE

Perfect comfort food choice! 🍕✨ Pepperoni Pizza Casserole combines everything you love about pizza—gooey cheese, tangy tomato sauce, savory pepperoni, and hearty pasta—baked together in one bubbling dish. It’s easy to make, customizable with your favorite toppings, and ideal for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or game day.

Here’s a long, detailed recipe with step-by-step instructions, variations, tips, and serving suggestions.

🍕 Pepperoni Pizza Casserole Recipe

This casserole is like lasagna meets pizza. Instead of a crust, you get tender pasta layered with a rich tomato-meat sauce, loads of mozzarella, and plenty of pepperoni. It’s kid-approved, freezer-friendly, and endlessly adaptable.

⭐ Ingredients (Serves 8–10)

For the Pasta Base:

1 lb rotini or penne pasta (any short-cut pasta works)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt (for boiling water)
For the Meat Sauce:

1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage, or a mix of both)
1 medium onion – diced
3 cloves garlic – minced
1 jar (24 oz) marinara or pizza sauce (or homemade)
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes – optional for texture
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Casserole Layers:

3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (adds sharpness, optional)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 package (6 oz) sliced pepperoni
Optional Pizza-Style Add-Ins:

Sliced mushrooms
Black olives
Green bell peppers
Sliced jalapeños
Cooked bacon or ham
🥘 Step-by-Step Instructions

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