Pizza Hot Dish

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this hearty and flavorful Pizza Hot Dish, a crowd-pleasing casserole that combines all the best parts of pizza and pasta into one delicious meal! Loaded with savory ground beef, Italian sausage, tender rotini, and a rich, zesty pizza sauce, this dish is topped with gooey mozzarella cheese, pepperoni slices, and briny black olives for a comforting burst of classic pizza flavors. Ready in under an hour, this easy-to-make baked pasta dish is perfect for feeding the whole family, with plenty of leftovers for the next day. Whether you're craving a slice or a warm, cheesy bowl of comfort food, this Pizza Hot Dish delivers the best of both worlds. Pair it with a crisp green salad or garlic bread for a complete meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 0.5 pound Italian sausage
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups pizza sauce
• 1 cup water
• 12 ounces rotini pasta (or penne)
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 cup pepperoni slices
• 0.5 cup black olives, sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and Italian sausage until browned and fully cooked, about 7–8 minutes. Drain any excess grease.

Step 3

Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3–4 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 4

Stir in the pizza sauce, water, dried oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes over low heat.

Step 5

While the sauce simmers, cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the meat and sauce mixture. Stir well to coat the pasta evenly.

Step 7

Spread half of the pasta mixture into a greased 9x13-inch casserole dish. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.

Step 8

Layer the remaining pasta mixture over the cheese layer, then sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese on top.

Step 9

Arrange the pepperoni slices and black olives evenly over the top cheese layer.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 11

Remove the hot dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 12

Serve warm and enjoy! This dish pairs well with a green salad or garlic bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2815.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4817.0

Total Fat 325.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 123.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.2g
Cholesterol 932.8mg	0%
Sodium 14750.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 239.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.2g	0%
Total Sugars 67.7g
Protein 251.3g	0%

Vitamin D 90.7IU	0%
Calcium 2099.6mg	0%
Iron 37.2mg	0%
Potassium 7566.2mg	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: 59.9%

Protein: 20.5%

Carbs: 19.6%