Easy Loaded Pepperoni Pizza Casserole Recipe with Pasta
Tender pasta tossed in a blend of marinara, sauteed peppers and onions, Italian sausage, and seasonings. Topped with lots of shredded mozzarella and pepperoni and baked until golden brown and bubbly!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small Red onion finely diced
- 1 Green bell pepper chopped
- 2-3 cloves Fresh garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 16 oz. Ground Italian sausage
- 24 oz. jar Marinara sauce
- 16 oz. Penne noodles cooked to package directions
- 8 oz. Shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 4 oz. Pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a large casserole dish and set aside.
- In a large sauté pan heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add in onion and bell pepper, sauté for 3-4 minutes until onions start to soften. Add in minced garlic and seasonings. Stir to combine and sauté for 1-2 more minutes.1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil, 1 small Red onion, 1 Green bell pepper, 2-3 cloves Fresh garlic, 1 tbsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp Kosher salt, Fresh cracked black pepper, 1 tsp Garlic powder, 1 tsp Onion powder
- Add in the ground sausage and brown over medium-high heat until cooked through, if sausage has a lot of fat, spoon out of the pan before continuing. Add in the marinara, stir to combine. Toss with the cooked penne noodles.16 oz. Ground Italian sausage , 24 oz. jar Marinara sauce, 16 oz. Penne noodles
- Transfer the pasta mixture to the greased casserole dish and top with shredded mozzarella and a layer of sliced pepperoni. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. After baking, broil on high for a few minutes so get a nice crust on the cheese.8 oz. Shredded Mozzarella cheese, 4 oz. Pepperoni
- Serve immediately. Leftovers can be cooled completely, transferred to an airtight container, and stored in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 612kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 26gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 1515mgPotassium: 647mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 626IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 197mgIron: 3mg