Loaded Pizza Pasta Casserole
A casserole to please any meat-lovers pizza fan. Loaded with sausage, pepperoni and cheese, it’s sure to be a hit.
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 843kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups casserole-size elbows uncooked*
- 2 cups pasta sauce
- 1/2 cup cream
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/4 cup Parmesan or Romano Cheese divided
- 8 oz bulk Italian sausage any flavor
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni sliced in half
- 1/2 cup thickly sliced fresh mushrooms
- 2 tbsp chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- *Most “shaped” pasta will do–i.e. rotini, gemelli, penne, etc.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 2-quart baking dish.
- Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse and drain.
- Brown sausage, onion, mushrooms and garlic in a heavy skillet; drain fat.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta sauce, cream, oregano and 2 tbs of the parmesan or romano cheese. Mix well.
- Add the browned sausage mixture, pepperoni and olives. Mix well. Turn into the prepared baking dish, cover with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Uncover casserole and top with the shredded mozzarella and the remaining 2 tbs of parmesan or romano cheese.
- Return to oven and bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and has started to brown.
Nutrition
Serving: 1person | Calories: 843kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 137mg | Sodium: 1943mg | Potassium: 837mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1372IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 360mg | Iron: 4mg