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Easy Pepperoni Pizza Casserole Recipe

Yield: 8
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Additional Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Author: Michelle Goth
This easy pizza casserole recipe is topped with loads of pepperoni slices and melty cheese! It's an easy weeknight meal that's a real crowd pleaser.
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Ingredients
 

  • 16 ounces penne pasta, or use cavatappi pasta/ rigatoni pasta
  • 4 cups marinara sauce, see notes below for homemade options
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 11 ounces pepperoni, divided
  • 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Equipment

Instructions
 

  • Prep: Prepare a 9x13'' casserole dish with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 375 Fahrenheit. Move your oven rack 1 up from the middle rack position.
  • Cook pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add dry pasta. Boil pasta for 2 minutes less than the suggested directions. Drain pasta in a strainer and return to the pot.
  • Assemble casserole. To the cooked pasta, stir in the marinara sauce and seasoning. Add about half of pepperoni and half of the shredded cheese. You will need about 35 pepperonis for the topping. 
  • Once mixed, pour mixture to the 9x13 dish and smooth out with a spatula. Top with the remaining mozzarella and pepperoni.
  • Bake: Bake uncovered for 20 minutes. If desired, broil for the last 2-3 minutes to let the pepperoni crisp and brown the cheese. 
  • Serve: Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving, warm. Sprinkle the top with Parmesan cheese or red pepper flakes if desired.

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Notes

Homemade Sauce Options:
If you have a lot of time, you can make my Red Wine Marinara Sauce (so good)! 
If you're pressed on time, but want to make a homemade sauce, try this easy recipe: 
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 38 ounces whole tomatoes, canned
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano, dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil, dried 
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add the olive oil to a large sauce pan and heat over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds. Then, add tomatoes, sugar, oregano, basil and salt. Allow to simmer on low for 10-15 minutes, then add to recipe. 
Serving: 1, Calories: 555kcal, Carbohydrates: 46g, Protein: 25g, Fat: 30g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 68mg, Sodium: 1484mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 8g
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