Supreme Pizza Casserole

The Supreme Pizza Casserole is like scooping into a slice of pizza, so it’s perfect for a twist on your regular pizza night! With tender pasta taking the place of the crust and with the same rich, bright tomato sauce you want from your favorite pie, Supreme Pizza Casserole certainly doesn’t skimp on the taste! Cheesy and loaded with your favorite toppings, this casserole is perfect for game days, game nights, or just a spot of fun on your kitchen table! You’ll be rethinking ordering out after trying out this dish!

Ingredients

• 12 ounces medium pasta, such as penne
• 1/2 pound Italian sausage or lean ground beef
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup pizza toppings, of your choice, such as mushrooms, olives, or bell peppers
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 (14-ounce) can pizza sauce
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 3 cups pizza blend cheese, shredded
• 1 cup pepperoni slices
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Step 2 -Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.

Step 3 -Cook the pasta to al dente, according to the package directions.

Step 4 -Drain the pasta and set it aside.

Step 5 -In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage and the onions, about 5 minutes.

Step 6 -Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Step 7 -Season with the salt and the pepper.

Step 8 -Drain the excess fat from the pan.

Step 9 -Add the pizza toppings and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 10 -Add the diced tomatoes, the oregano, the Italian seasoning, the pizza sauce, and the marinara sauce and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 11 -Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to combine.

Step 12 -Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared casserole pan, spreading it into an even layer.

Step 13 -Sprinkle the pizza cheese on top.

Step 14 -Evenly add the pepperoni slices over the cheese layer.

Step 15 -Top with the parmesan cheese.

Step 16 -Bake uncovered until the cheese is browned, about 15-20 minutes.

Step 17 -Serve hot!