HEARTY PIZZA CASSEROLE

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"This cheesy, meaty meal is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time," says Barbara Walker of Brookville, Kansas. "Downsizing it allows me to enjoy it more often."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
6 small fresh mushrooms, halved
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, mushrooms and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, pepperoni, olives, sugar, Italian seasoning and pepper., Drain macaroni; add to meat mixture. Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cheeses., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through., Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake according to directions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 871mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

Md Faruque
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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 pizza crust.


Adalea Maldonado
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I've made this casserole a few times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover pizza crust and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Rai shambhu
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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 pizza crust.


Debra Bulmer
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I've made this casserole several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover pizza crust and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Atolagbe Samuel
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I'm always looking for new and easy recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Laxmi Gaihre
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover pizza crust. It's also a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Naik Nazar
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I made this casserole for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I've already had several requests for the recipe.


Boodee Mohamed
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made a few changes to this recipe. I used a meatless sausage substitute and I also added some chopped zucchini and mushrooms.


Kalifa Amzan
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This recipe is a great base, but I like to add my own twist to it. I usually add some chopped vegetables, like bell peppers and onions, and I also like to use different types of cheese.


The Druidess Of Midian
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my casserole turned out dry and crumbly. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.


Trenton Buckner
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I found this recipe to be too time-consuming. It took me over an hour to make, and it wasn't worth the effort.


zack zack
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had added some more spices.


TGE 0
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's now one of my favorite go-to meals. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Harold Potter
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This pizza casserole is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, gooey, and delicious. I love that I can use up leftover pizza crust to make it.


Elroe Samuel
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I've made this casserole a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to use up leftover pizza crust and it's always a hit at parties.


Fishing For Candy
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This pizza casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and had a great flavor. I'll definitely be making it again.