Easy “Family-Favorite” Pizza Casserole Recipe

Published May 21, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image credit: Smokin' & Grillin with AB via YouTube

Pizza is such a delicious food and I would probably eat it every day if I could, but when I heard about pizza casserole, I never wanted any other dish for dinner as much as this! It’s so good and the flavor works well with pasta, but most important of all, it comes in a large portion so you have enough for yourself, and you can also share it with the whole family.

Trust me, this new way of making pizza is the best, and you’ll probably love this recipe and make it your new favorite. You can modify the recipe and tweak the ingredients to your preference, adjust the seasonings to taste, or if you want it to be a bit spicy, then go ahead and add in your favorite. Learn how to make this now with this recipe by Smokin’ & Grillin with AB on YouTube.

Ingredients for Pizza Casserole:

½ pounds of ground beef
½ pounds of Italian sausage, mild, sweet, or hot
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped
½ cup of beef broth
3 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tsp of Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp of hot sauce
32oz of high-quality marinara sauce
8oz of pizza sauce
¾ pounds of penne pasta
¼ cup of grated parmesan cheese
2½ cups of shredded whole milk/low moisture mozzarella
25 slices of pepperoni

Seasonings

1 tsp of dried oregano
1 tsp of dried basil
½ tsp of garlic salt
1 pinch of red pepper flakes

How to Make Pizza Casserole:

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F, then place a large skillet on a stove over medium-high heat, and heat it before adding the ground beef and sausage. Break them apart, then add the onions, and cook them for about 4 minutes.

Step 2

Add the peppers, then give them a good toss, and cook for 5 more minutes until the meat is nice and brown, drain off the excess grease. Reduce the heat to medium, then pour in the beef broth, and scrape the sides and bottom of the pan.

Step 3

Add the garlic, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic salt, and red pepper flakes. Stir everything together until well combined, then cook them for 1 minute, and then pour in the marinara and pizza sauce.

Step 4

Allow it to simmer while partially covered, then while waiting, cook the pasta for about 1 minute or until al dente. Reduce the heat to low, then add the parmesan cheese, and give them a good stir to combine.

Step 5

Drain off the water of the pasta, then add them to the skillet, and stir them until evenly coated and combined. Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased 9×13-inch baking dish or keep it in the skillet if oven-safe, then sprinkle mozzarella on top followed by pepperoni, and cover it with a greased foil.

Step 6

Put it in the preheated oven, then let it bake for about 10 minutes, remove the foil, and bake for an additional 15 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and more parmesan cheese, then serve, and enjoy!