This delicious casserole combines the flavors of your favorite pizza with the textures of your favorite pasta. I used rotini pasta because I think the spirals are perfect for grabbing and holding sauce. Ziti would work well too as would mostaccioli. If you aren’t a sausage fan, you can leave it out, but I love sausage and won’t eat pizza without it!
This is a great family meal no matter what age your kids are. Teenagers will especially love having their favorite flavors baked into a casserole. Great for weeknight meals, assemble ahead and then throw in the oven when you get home.
Serve with a fresh salad and some baked bread, or better yet some garlic bread! I’ve always been partial to this One Hour Homemade Bread or this Homemade French Bread. Come to think of it, these Gooey Garlic Cheese Rolls or these Parmesan Garlic Rolls would be perfect with this!
Cook the pasta according to package directions and drain. Return the pasta to the pot. Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage; drain.
Add the sausage and spaghetti sauce to the pasta and stir to combine.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese and half of the pepperoni slices.
Spread pasta mixture into a lightly greased 9-by-13-inch pan, or if you have it, a 3 quart casserole.
Top with the mozzarella cheese. Arrange remaining half of pepperoni slices over top. Bake for 20 minutes, until cheese is bubbly.
Sausage & Pepperoni Pizza Casserole
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Print It Rate ItIngredients
- 8 ounces about 3 cups uncooked spiral pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage or pizza sausage
- 4 cups spaghetti sauce
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 ounces sliced pepperoni
- 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions and drain. Return the pasta to the pot.
- Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage; drain.
- Add the sausage and spaghetti sauce to the pasta and stir to combine. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and half of the pepperoni slices.
- Spread pasta mixture into a lightly greased 9-by-13-inch pan. Top with the mozzarella cheese. Arrange remaining half of pepperoni slices over top. Bake for 20 minutes, until cheese is bubbly.
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Teresa O'Malley says
Delish!!! I made it with mini pepperoni rounds in the meat and pasta, and large pepperoni on top, my hubs coworkers cleans the dish!!
Amanda Formaro says
Awesome! So glad you enjoyed it Teresa, thank you!
Curtis Harmon says
Can we freeze it and make at a later time
Christine W says
Oh my goodness! This was really good. I used low fat ground beef and added taco seasoning. I also sautéed onion and added that. I used a whole jar of tomato pasta sauce, but it was a little dry. I’m not sure if that was equal to the four cups or not, but I’ll definitely use more next time. So yummy!! Thanks for the recipe. :)
Amanda Formaro says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Christine :)
shelly (cookies and cups) says
Looks fantastic! Pizza and pasta are favorite in my house. Pinned!
Amanda Formaro says
Thank you Shelly!
Joy with Mom it Forward says
My mouth is watering! This looks tasty.
Amanda Formaro says
Thank you Joy!
Barbara @ Barbara Bakes says
What a fun meal. Love that you added pepperoni with the pasta and more on top.
Amanda Formaro says
Thank you Barbara, great for make ahead too :)
Lana @ Never Enough Thyme says
Brilliant casserole idea, Amanda! Wonderful for kids, but parents will love this one, too.
Amanda Formaro says
Thanks Lana!
Kristen Duke says
Pizza + Pasta! Sounds delicious! My kids would absolutely love this – pinning!
Amanda Formaro says
Thanks for pinning Kristen!
Shaina says
Pizza and pasta together!
Sue {munchkin munchies} says
This looks delicious, quick and easy!
Amanda Formaro says
Thanks Sue – it’s yummy!
Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch says
How yummy!!! I’d like some of this for supper!
Amanda Formaro says
Thank you Robyn, it’s a great weeknight meal :)