Description
This Pepperoni Pizza Casserole is a delicious, cheesy pasta bake combining classic pizza flavors with comforting rotini pasta. Perfect for a quick family dinner, it features a hearty mix of pizza sauce, diced and whole pepperoni, and generous melted mozzarella cheese with a sprinkle of oregano for added aroma.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 12 oz Rotini pasta
- 24 oz Pizza sauce
- 1 cup Diced pepperoni
- 1/2 cup Whole pepperoni
- 2 1/2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a casserole dish by spraying it lightly with non-stick cooking spray, then set it aside for later use.
- Cook pasta: Boil the rotini pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain well and return the pasta to the pot.
- Mix ingredients: Stir in the pizza sauce, diced pepperoni, and 1 1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese into the cooked pasta until everything is evenly combined.
- Assemble casserole: Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the casserole. Arrange the whole pepperoni slices on top, then sprinkle with dried oregano for a fragrant finish.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 7 to 10 minutes or until the cheese is thoroughly melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your warm, cheesy pepperoni pizza casserole!
Notes
- Dicing part of the pepperoni makes it easier and less messy to eat inside the casserole.
- You can substitute diced pepperoni with mini pepperoni slices to save time and avoid chopping.
- Feel free to add additional herbs or spices like garlic powder or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
- Using a good quality pizza sauce enhances the overall taste of the casserole.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/8th of casserole)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
