Description
This Meatzza Casserole is a hearty and cheesy dish that combines the flavors of pizza and pasta! Ground beef, sausage, bacon, and a medley of vegetables are simmered in pizza sauce and then baked with pasta and mozzarella cheese. It’s a delicious and satisfying comfort food that’s perfect for a family meal or a casual gathering.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups uncooked pasta (such as penne, rotini, or ziti)
- 1/2 lb lean ground beef
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 4 mild Italian sausages, casings removed
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 sweet onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
- 3 cups pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Cook Pasta: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown Meats: In a large skillet, cook ground beef, bacon, and sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, green pepper, mushrooms, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Cook until vegetables are softened.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked meat mixture and sautéed vegetables to the drained pasta. Stir in pizza sauce and pepperoni.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch casserole dish. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese. Bake for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use any type of pasta you like for this recipe.
- If you don’t have Italian sausage, you can substitute with another type of sausage or ground meat.
- Feel free to add your favorite pizza toppings to the casserole, such as olives, mushrooms, or peppers.
- For a spicier dish, use a hot variety of pizza sauce or add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
