Would you eat this Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole ?
Ingredients:
1 lb rotini or penne pasta
1 lb ground beef
lb Italian sausage
cup pepperoni slices
cup cooked and crumbled bacon
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 24 oz jar marinara sauce
1 15 oz can diced tomatoes, drained
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
teaspoon black pepper
cup chopped fresh basil for garnish
Directions:
Preheat & Cook Pasta:
Preheat oven to 375F 190C.
Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cook the Meat:
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add diced onions and garlic, cooking until fragrant about 2 minutes.
Add ground beef and Italian sausage, cooking until browned. Drain excess grease.
Stir in marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Assemble the Casserole:
In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta with the meat sauce.
Pour half of the pasta mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the pasta.
Layer with half of the pepperoni and bacon crumbles.
Add the remaining pasta mixture on top, followed by the rest of the cheese, pepperoni, and bacon.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
Bake & Serve:
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with fresh basil and serving.
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes
Kcal: 620 kcal per serving Servings: 6
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