Pizza Casserole Slow Cooker

Transform your favorite pizza flavors into a hearty, crowd-pleasing dish with this Pizza Casserole Slow Cooker recipe! Perfectly layered with tender rotini pasta, savory ground beef, zesty pepperoni, rich marinara sauce, and gooey melted cheeses, this slow cooker meal is comfort food at its finest. Seasoned with garlic, Italian herbs, and optional veggies like mushrooms and bell peppers, this casserole delivers all the bold flavors of a classic pizza in an easy-to-make, hands-off preparation. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a slow cooker doing the rest, it's ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Serve piping hot for a satisfying dinner that will have everyone coming back for seconds! Keywords: pizza casserole, slow cooker, pasta casserole recipe, easy weeknight dinner, comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 24 ounces pizza or marinara sauce
• 1.5 cups diced pepperoni slices
• 3 cups uncooked rotini pasta
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional)
• 0.5 cup green bell pepper, diced (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles. Drain any excess fat.

Step 3

Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker with non-stick spray.

Step 6

Spread a thin layer of pizza or marinara sauce on the bottom of the slow cooker.

Step 7

Layer half of the uncooked rotini pasta on top of the sauce.

Step 8

Add half of the cooked ground beef mixture and half of the diced pepperoni slices.

Step 9

Pour half of the remaining pizza sauce over the layers, spreading it evenly.

Step 10

Sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella cheese over the top.

Step 11

Repeat the layers with the remaining pasta, ground beef mixture, pepperoni, and pizza sauce.

Step 12

Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and the shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 13

If desired, add mushrooms and green bell pepper as additional toppings.

Step 14

Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the pasta is tender and fully cooked.

Step 15

Once cooked, let the casserole sit uncovered for 5-10 minutes to allow it to set.

Step 16

Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2612.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5777.9

Total Fat 360.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 152.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 934.9mg	0%
Sodium 12180.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 366.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.3g	0%
Total Sugars 65.6g
Protein 280.4g	0%

Vitamin D 47.6IU	0%
Calcium 2815.2mg	0%
Iron 33.4mg	0%
Potassium 5670.2mg	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: 55.6%

Protein: 19.2%

Carbs: 25.2%