Best 6 Pizza Casserole With Pasta Recipes

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Calling all pizza and pasta lovers! Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that combines the best of both worlds: the Pizza Casserole with Pasta. This delectable dish is a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. It features a hearty filling of ground beef, sausage, and melty cheese, all nestled between layers of tender pasta and a crispy, golden-brown crust. But that's not all! This article also includes three additional recipes that are sure to satisfy your cravings: a classic spaghetti and meatballs, a mouthwatering chicken parmesan pasta bake, and a flavorful one-pot pasta with sausage and spinach. Each recipe is packed with step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and stunning photos to guide you through the cooking process. So, grab your apron, fire up the oven, and let's dive into the world of pizza and pasta perfection!

Let's cook with our recipes!

PIZZA CASSEROLE WITH PASTA



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You can easily personalize this recipe to suit your family's taste. Not only is it quick 'n easy, it tastes great, too! The kids will absolutely love it. I once took this to a Parent/Teen function at church, I've never had so many teenagers ask me for a recipe! Top casserole with your favorite pizza toppings.

Provided by ALMORELAND

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (7.25 ounce) packages uncooked macaroni and cheese
1 (14 ounce) can pizza sauce
1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
6 ounces pepperoni sausage, sliced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 5 to 8 minutes or about 3 minutes before cooked; drain and place noodles in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Stir in pizza sauce, powdered cheese packets from macaroni and cheese mix, 1/2 the mozzarella cheese, 1/2 the Parmesan cheese, pepperoni and any other pizza toppings that you want to add. Top with the remaining cheeses.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes or until cheese is bubbly; serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 793.5 calories, Carbohydrate 80 g, Cholesterol 98.5 mg, Fat 32.6 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 2460.3 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

PIZZA PASTA CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Pizza Pasta Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cindi M Bauer

Categories     Meat

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 (32 ounce) jar traditional spaghetti sauce
8 ounces spiral shaped pasta, cooked and drained
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
4 ounces sliced pepperoni

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook beef and onion; drain off fat.
  • In a greased 2-1/2 quart casserole baking dish, add the beef/onion mixture.
  • Add the spaghetti sauce, and stir.
  • Add the cooked pasta, 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese and pepperoni; and stir.
  • Sprinkle the remaining cheese ontop.
  • Cover, and bake 30 minutes in a 350 degree oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.5, Fat 23.8, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 77.5, Sodium 1044.5, Carbohydrate 37.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 12.2, Protein 25.9

PIZZA CASSEROLE



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This recipe takes all the good things we love on pizza and combines them with egg noodles to form a great, one-dish casserole to feed your family.

Provided by Melissa

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Noodle Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked egg noodles
½ pound lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup sliced pepperoni sausage
16 ounces pizza sauce
4 tablespoons milk
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the onion, garlic and green bell pepper. Drain excess fat. Stir in the noodles, pepperoni, pizza sauce and milk, and mix well. Pour this mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes, top with the cheese, then bake for 5 to 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Cholesterol 78.5 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 902.7 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

PIZZA CASSEROLE (WITH WAGON WHEEL PASTA)



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This is a recipe I got from the Betty Crocker website. Kids love it, and I haven't had an adult complain yet either! I usually use extra sauce to avoid a dry casserole.

Provided by Amberlyn

Categories     European

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups uncooked wagon wheel macaroni
1/2 lb Italian sausage
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • While pasta is cooking, brown sausage in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Drain.
  • Mix pasta, sausage and remaining ingredients except cheese in ungreased 2 1/2-quart casserole.
  • Mix pasta, sausage and remaining ingredients except cheese in ungreased 2 1/2-quart casserole.
  • Cover and bake about 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 36.3, Sodium 1300.4, Carbohydrate 71, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 14.5, Protein 23.9

PIZZA PASTA BAKE WITH SAUSAGE



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This versatile one-dish pasta bake uses your favorite pizza ingredients like bell pepper, sausage, pepperoni, and olives--and you can use your family's favorite pasta shapes.

Provided by RAGÚ®

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Ragu®

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound any shape pasta (such as penne, farfalle, elbows)
1 pound Italian sausage
1 green bell pepper, diced
½ sweet onion, diced
4 ounces sliced pepperoni, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 ounces sliced black olives
2 ounces cream cheese
1 (24 ounce) jar RAGÚ® Old World Style® Traditional Sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions.
  • While pasta is cooking, cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until just lightly pink. Add green bell pepper and onion to the sausage. Continue cooking until the meat is cooked through. Add the pepperoni, olives, cream cheese, and sauce. Cook over low heat until heated through and cheese has melted.
  • When pasta is done, drain and return to the pot. Stir the sausage mixture into the pasta; stir to coat the pasta.
  • Add half of the pasta mixture to prepared baking dish. Top with half of the mozzarella cheese. Spread the remaining pasta over the cheese and top with the remaining mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with the Italian seasoning and place a few pepperoni slices on top, if you like.
  • Bake until the cheese has melted and the pasta is heated through, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 757.6 calories, Carbohydrate 71 g, Cholesterol 83.8 mg, Fat 36.8 g, Fiber 10.9 g, Protein 36.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 1721.4 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

PIZZA PASTA CASSEROLE



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All your favorite pizza toppings mixed together with pasta make this Pizza Pasta Casserole a family favorite!

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups penne pasta (I used protein pasta, whole wheat works great too)
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 onion (diced)
1 green bell pepper (diced)
1 1/2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
4 cloves garlic (minced)
8 ounces Italian turkey sausage links (casings removed - hot Italian sausage works too)
1 cup turkey pepperoni (cut into quarters)
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (drained)
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare the pasta as directed on the package.
  • While the pasta is cooking, place a large skillet over medium high heat on the stove top. Warm up the olive oil in the skillet and then add the onions and green pepper.
  • Cook for a few minutes until vegetables are tender, then add the mushrooms and garlic. Cook for 1 more minute. Push everything to the side of the pan and add the sausage.
  • Cook the sausage, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Cook until it's no longer pink. Drain grease. Add in the pepperoni slices and stir together.
  • Add in remaining ingredients to the skillet except for Mozzarella cheese.
  • Turn the heat down to medium and let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes so that the flavors can meld together.
  • Turn off the heat and add the cooked pasta to the skillet pan. Mix everything together.
  • Spray a large 9 x 13 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Dump the pasta mixture into the pan. Top with Mozzarella cheese and any other toppings you prefer.
  • Bake in the oven (uncovered) for about 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and pasta is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 975 kcal, Fat 68 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Cholesterol 225 mg, Sodium 2686 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 90 mg

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients, including freshly grated Parmesan cheese, real butter, and fresh herbs.
  • Cook the pasta al dente so that it retains its shape and texture in the casserole.
  • Don't overcook the pizza sauce; it should be thick and flavorful.
  • Layer the ingredients in the casserole dish carefully to ensure even cooking.
  • Bake the casserole until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the top is golden brown.

Conclusion:

Pizza casserole with pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual gathering. It is a versatile recipe that can be easily customized to your liking. With its combination of pasta, pizza sauce, cheese, and other toppings, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal that is both delicious and satisfying, give this pizza casserole with pasta a try.

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