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Pizza Casserole
Think of this pizza casserole as a cheesy pasta bake that stopped by your local pizza joint for pepperoni, banana peppers, olives, and fresh mozzarella.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h⏳ Prep: 10 min📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
- ●oven
- ●skillet
- ●baking dish
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat the oven to 350°. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with salt.
2
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook about ⏱️ 1 minute less than the package instructions, until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then the sausage. Cook, stirring occasionally until browned and cooked through, about ⏱️ 7 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to cook for two more minutes.
garlic, minced3 cloves
4
Add both cans of crushed tomatoes and the oregano. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for ⏱️ 5 minutes. Season to taste with more salt. Stir in the cooked pasta.
5
Add half the pasta mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with 2 cups of the shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese. Sprinkle half of the red onion, bell pepper, banana peppers and black olives over top. Top with half of the pepperoni slices.
6
Top with the remaining half of the pasta, remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, half of the red onion, bell pepper, banana peppers, black olives, and pepperoni slices. Sprinkle with the fresh mozzarella pearls.
7
Bake for 30 to ⏱️ 35 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden on top.
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