Pepperoni Pizza Casserole

This pepperoni pizza casserole has everything you love about a classic pizza. It's filled with pizza sauce, pepperoni slices, and tons of melty mozzarella cheese, all on top of perfectly cooked pasta. It's just delicious, and you'll love how quick and easy it is to make!

The Best Pepperoni Pizza Casserole

This easy pizza casserole recipe is literally a perfect pepperoni pizza but with pasta instead of pizza dough.

It's filled with pepperoni slices, a flavorful pizza sauce, and ooey-gooey cheese. The addition of pasta turns this casserole into the perfect one-pot comfort food meal that's just addictive!

I love making this recipe on a busy weeknight or when I have guests coming over to make a dish everyone is sure to love. It's seriously a hit with both kids and adults every time I make it! 

As delicious as this pepperoni pizza pasta casserole is, it definitely tastes better with some sides to go with it. I love serving it with this garlic bread for the perfect hearty meal or this classic house salad for a lighter side.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Quick and easy to make. All you have to do is cook the pasta, combine it with the rest of the casserole fillings, top it with cheese, and let it bake in the oven. Dinner will be on the table in under 30 minutes!

Simple ingredients. You'll only need 5 ingredients for this pepperoni pizza casserole, and odds are you have most of them on hand already.

Customizable. You can add your favorite pizza toppings, swap the shredded cheese, or make a homemade marinara sauce. Just like a regular pizza, you can make this casserole however you want!

Ingredients

I just mentioned this pizza casserole recipe is made with really simple ingredients, and those ingredients are:

• 8oz. Rotini noodles
• 12oz. pizza sauce
• ½ cup diced pepperoni
• ¼ cup sliced pepperoni
• 1 ¼ cup shredded mozzarella
• 1 teaspoon dried basil

By the way, you can use almost every single one of these ingredients, plus ground beef, to make this pizza casserole. So consider giving that recipe a try next for another one of the best unconventional pizza recipes.

Or, for something a little different, you can use the pasta, sauce, and cheese to make this dump and bake meatball casserole.

How To Make Pepperoni Pizza Casserole

1. Prep work: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9-inch casserole dish with some cooking oil.

2. Cook the pasta: Take out a large pot and cook the pasta according to the package directions. When it's done cooking, drain the pasta and return it to the pot.

3. Make the filling: Add the pizza sauce, diced pepperoni, and half of the mozzarella cheese to the pot of cooked pasta. Stir well to combine everything together and transfer it to the greased baking dish.

4. Bake the casserole: Top the casserole with the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices. Bake it for 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Serve the pepperoni pizza casserole warm, and enjoy!

Tips To Make The Best Recipe

• Add ground beef, ground turkey, ground sausage, or Italian sausage to the filling for a heartier casserole.
• Swap the pizza sauce for spaghetti sauce or any marinara sauce you want.
• Add Italian seasoning or red pepper flakes to the pizza sauce for more flavor.
• Experiment with different pizza toppings like grated parmesan cheese, diced green bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, or black olives.
• Cook the pasta to al dente, so it doesn't become mushy in the oven.
• Use other types of noodles like egg noodles, penne pasta, or bowtie pasta for a different texture.

How To Store Pepperoni Pizza Casserole

In the fridge: Put a lid on the casserole dish and store it in the fridge as is, or you can transfer your leftover pizza casserole to an airtight container. It'll stay good for up to 4 days.

In the freezer: Transfer the leftover pizza casserole to a freezer-safe container or freezer-safe bag and freeze it for up to 4 months.  

Reheating: Put the leftovers back in a casserole dish and warm it in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes or until it's fully heated. Add more time for the frozen casserole or let it thaw in the fridge overnight first.

FAQS About This Pepperoni Pizza Casserole Recipe

Can I use other noodles?

Yes, you can use any type of noodles for pizza casserole. Bowtie, rigatoni, penne, rotini noodles, or egg noodles are all great options.

Can I use marinara sauce?

Yes, you can use marinara sauce or even pasta sauce instead of pizza sauce. Just keep in mind the texture of the sauce will be different since the marinara sauce has a thinner consistency.

Can I use turkey pepperoni?

Absolutely! You can swap regular pepperoni for turkey pepperoni for a leaner pepperoni pizza casserole.

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