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Easy Pizza Casserole Recipe

A delicious casserole that is easy to make
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Yield: 6
Calories: 407cal
Author: Melissa
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • 9x13 casserole dish
  • frying pan
  • mixing bowl
  • mixing spoon

Materials

  • 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 facts are only an estimate 

Nutrition

Calories: 407cal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 563mg | Potassium: 285mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg