Want more pasta recipes? Try Manicotti, Chicken Marsala Pasta, Pastalaya, Truffle Mac and Cheese, or Baked Ziti!
How to make Pizza Casserole:
Prep Ingredients: Cook pasta, drain and set aside. Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking into small pieces with a meat chopper or wooden spoon. Drain grease. Combine: Add meat, pepperoni, onion, bell pepper, parmesan cheese, oregano, mushrooms, garlic, and olives to a large mixing bowl. Add cooked pasta and sauce and mix to combine. Bake: Add mixture to a greased a 9×13″ casserole dish (or similar size pan). Sprinkle 1-2 cups of mozzarella cheese on top, depending on your preference. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly.
Make Ahead And Freezing Instructions:
To Make Ahead: Assemble the casserole, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours. Remove plastic wrap and bake as directed. To Freeze: Assemble casserole in a freezer-safe baking dish.Cover with a double layer of aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw completely in the fridge overnight then bake as directed. (Tip: I like to add extra sauce to the pasta if freezing it, since the noodles naturally soak some of it up as it freezes).
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*I originally shared this recipe August 2015. Updated April 2020 and October 2024.
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