HEARTY PEPPERONI PIZZA CASSEROLE

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Friends and family love my new spin on pizza. Packed with cheeses, meats, and tomatoes, this hearty pasta dish will go fast! Nancy Foust Stoneboro, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 2 casseroles (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups uncooked spiral pasta
2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (8 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in mushrooms, tomato sauce, pizza sauce, tomato paste, sugar and seasonings. Drain pasta; stir into meat sauce., Divide half of the mixture between two greased 11x7-in. baking dishes; sprinkle each with 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Top each with pepperoni and Parmesan cheese. , Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 616mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

Nathan Hynes
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste.


Shoaib azad
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Ashiqian Gaming
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This is a great comfort food recipe. It's cheesy, flavorful, and always satisfies.


GOHAR MAQSOOD
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great.


Muhammad Zakriya
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Easy to make and so tasty.


Bishal Ranamgr
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This was delicious! I'll definitely be making it again.


Elizabeth Hull
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Rafsan Ahmed
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Bafanabulfie Mpunzi910
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I made this recipe for my kids and they loved it. It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


wari Khan
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover pepperoni.


Vincent Yuriar
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was really good and I'll definitely be making it again.


Ana Solorzana
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This is one of my favorite comfort food recipes. It's cheesy, flavorful, and always satisfies.


Eman Ali
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a go-to meal for busy weeknights.


Faisal Lala
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This was a hit! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. The flavors were great and it was really easy to make.