Description
Mama’s Pizza Casserole is a comforting and easy-to-make dish that combines all the delicious flavors of pizza in a convenient casserole form. Perfect for a family dinner or a casual get-together, this hearty casserole is sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Casserole:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15-ounce) can pizza sauce
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups uncooked egg noodles
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Chopped bell peppers
- Mushrooms
- Black olives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until beef is browned. Drain excess grease.
- Prepare the sauce: Stir in pizza sauce, tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Cook the noodles: Cook egg noodles until al dente; drain well.
- Combine ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine noodles with beef mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the casserole: Layer half of the mixture in a baking dish. Top with mozzarella, pepperoni, and Parmesan. Repeat layers.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or vegetarian meat alternative.
- Customize with favorite pizza toppings like bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
