Pizza Hotdish or Pizza Casserole

Turn your favorite pizza night into a hearty, crowd-pleasing casserole with this Pizza Hotdish! Packed with tender elbow macaroni or rotini, savory layers of Italian sausage, zesty pepperoni, and rich pizza sauce, this dish brings all the flavors of a classic pizza to your dinner table in comfort food form. Diced bell peppers, onions, black olives, and a fragrant touch of Italian seasoning elevate the flavor profile, while a gooey combination of mozzarella and cheddar delivers the perfect melty topping. Ready in under an hour, this baked favorite is ideal for family dinners, potlucks, or game-day gatherings. If you're looking for a one-pan meal that's easy, cheesy, and bursting with pizza-inspired flavor, this pizza casserole is your ultimate go-to!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz elbow macaroni or rotini pasta
• 1 lb ground Italian sausage
• 6 oz pepperoni slices
• 24 oz pizza sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 cup sliced black olives
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a light coating of olive oil.

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.

Step 4

Add the ground Italian sausage to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked through. Drain excess grease if necessary.

Step 5

Stir in the pizza sauce, dried Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to combine the flavors.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Transfer half of the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the top.

Step 8

Add a layer of half the pepperoni slices and half of the black olives.

Step 9

Top with the remaining pasta mixture, followed by the rest of the cheese, pepperoni slices, and olives.

Step 10

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 11

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.

Step 12

Let the pizza hotdish rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2447.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5608.8

Total Fat 343.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 132.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 786.0mg	0%
Sodium 17610.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 394.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.6g	0%
Total Sugars 61.2g
Protein 250.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2971.9mg	0%
Iron 32.6mg	0%
Potassium 6653.5mg	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: 54.5%

Protein: 17.7%

Carbs: 27.9%