Crock Pot Pizza Casserole

Experience the ultimate comfort food mash-up with this Crock Pot Pizza Casserole, a slow-cooked family favorite that combines the bold flavors of pizza with the heartiness of a pasta bake. Featuring layers of tender rotini, savory ground beef, mini pepperoni slices, and a melty blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, this recipe is pure indulgence with minimal effort. A rich combination of pizza sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and garlic brings the signature taste of everyone’s favorite pie to every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights, this set-it-and-forget-it dish takes just 15 minutes to prep and serves up cheesy, saucy perfection after a few hours in your crock pot. Serve it hot and bubbly with a sprinkle of fresh herbs or extra pepperoni for the ultimate crowd-pleasing meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz Rotini pasta
• 1 lb Ground beef
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 2 Garlic cloves, minced
• 24 oz Pizza sauce
• 14.5 oz Diced tomatoes, canned
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 cup Mini pepperoni slices
• 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Add ground beef to the skillet with the onion. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until fully browned. Drain any excess grease.

Step 4

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

In a large bowl, combine the pizza sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add the cooked ground beef mixture and stir to combine.

Step 6

Spray the inside of your crock pot with nonstick cooking spray or lightly grease it with olive oil.

Step 7

Layer one-third of the cooked pasta in the bottom of the crock pot, followed by one-third of the sauce mixture, one-third of the mini pepperoni slices, and one-third of the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.

Step 8

Repeat the layering process two more times, ending with a layer of cheese on top.

Step 9

Cover the crock pot with a lid and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.

Step 10

Serve hot, garnished with additional pepperoni or fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2593.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5245.8

Total Fat 306.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 128.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 871.4mg	0%
Sodium 13015.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 385.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 41.6g	0%
Total Sugars 74.6g
Protein 253.8g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 3012.7mg	0%
Iron 43.5mg	0%
Potassium 7827.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.9%

Protein: 19.1%

Carbs: 29.0%