✨ Introduction
This cheesy casserole 🍕 brings all the flavors of a classic pepperoni pizza into a hearty, oven-baked dish. Packed with gooey cheese 🧀, savory meat 🍖, and bold toppings like olives 🫒 and green onions 🌿, it’s perfect for family dinners or potlucks! 😋
🧂 Ingredients
- 🍝 2 cups cooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- 🥩 300 g ground beef or sausage
- 🧅 1 small onion, chopped
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 🍅 1½ cups pizza sauce or marinara
- 🧀 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 🍕 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 🫒 ½ cup sliced black olives
- 🌿 ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 🧂 Salt, pepper, oregano to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
- 🔥 Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
- 🥘 In a skillet, cook ground meat with onion and garlic until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- 🍝 In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, meat mixture, and pizza sauce.
- 🥄 Transfer to a greased baking dish. Top with mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, olives, and green onions.
- 🔥 Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 🌿 Let cool slightly and serve hot.
🔄 Methods
- Use chicken or turkey instead of beef 🐔🦃.
- Add mushrooms, bell peppers, or jalapeños for extra flavor 🍄🌶️.
- Make it vegetarian by skipping the meat and adding more veggies 🥦.
- Serve with garlic bread or salad 🥖🥗.
📚 History
Pizza casseroles are a fun twist on traditional pizza 🇮🇹, combining pasta and toppings in one dish. Popular in American kitchens 🇺🇸 for their ease and crowd-pleasing flavor!
💪 Benefits
- 🥩 Protein from meat and cheese
- 🍅 Lycopene from tomato sauce
- 🧄 Antioxidants from garlic and onion
- 🍝 Energy from pasta
🎨 Formation
Serve in squares or scoops with a sprinkle of fresh herbs 🌿. Great for sharing at gatherings or cozy family meals 🍽️.
✅ Conclusion
Pepperoni Pizza Casserole is cheesy, saucy, and satisfying—a delicious fusion of pizza and pasta in one irresistible bake! 🍕✨
❤️ Lovers
- 👨👩👧👦 Families
- 🧑🍳 Pizza fans
- 🍝 Pasta lovers
- 🎉 Party hosts
- 🧀 Cheese enthusiasts