Easy Pizza Casserole Recipe
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This Pizza Casserole Recipe is great for busy nights. It’s easy to prepare and requires simple, on-hand ingredients. Casseroles are always a good dish for crowds and holiday guests. Come on in and I’ll show you how to make, in my humble opinion, the best pizza casserole…
Pizza Casserole
One of the great advantages to a pasta dish like this is that you can make them ahead and freeze them until you’re ready. If you want, you can make 2 batches, and store one in the freezer for another busy night or company.
If you are looking for casserole recipes, then you might like my recipe for Ham and Noodle Casserole, Taco Bake Casserole, and this amazing recipe for Mom’s Chicken and Cashew Recipe
How Do You Freeze Pasta Dishes?
- Make sure to only cook pasta noodles to Al Dente – They should not be mushy when frozen
- Prepare unbaked casserole in a foil casserole pan
- Cover and freeze up to three months
- Partially thaw the frozen pasta, and overnight in the fridge
- Remove from the refrigerator for 30 minutes before heating
- Preheat the oven and bake as directed
What Do I Serve with a Pasta Casserole?
- French bread
- Garlic Bread
- Chopped Salad with Italian or Balsamic Dressing
- Steamed Green Beans
- Marinated Tomato Relish
Recipe for Pizza Casserole
Easy Pizza Casserole Recipe
Equipment
- 9×13 casserole dish
- frying pan
- mixing bowl
- mixing spoon
Ingredients
- 8 ounces wide egg noodles uncooked
- 1 pound Italian sausage casings removed if needed
- 12 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- 2 14-ounce jars pizza sauce
- Optional pizza toppings such as pepperoni slices, sliced black olives, sliced mushrooms, chopped onion, or chopped green bell pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the egg noodles according to the package directions until al dente. Drain.
- Meanwhile, cook the Italian sausage in a large skillet, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain off the excess grease.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles, sausage, pizza sauce, half of the mozzarella cheese, and your desired pizza toppings.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella over the top.
- Bake uncovered at 350°F for about 40 minutes, until hot throughout and the cheese is melted. If the cheese starts browning too quickly, loosely cover with foil for the remaining baking time.
Notes
Nutrition
Enjoy!
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