Description
This cheesy, saucy casserole is packed with all your favorite pizza meats—beef, sausage, bacon, and pepperoni—layered with pasta and gooey cheese for the ultimate comfort food.
Ingredients
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Ground beef
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Italian sausage, casing removed
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Bacon, cooked and crumbled
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Pepperoni slices
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Pizza sauce or marinara sauce
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Cooked pasta (penne or rotini)
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Shredded mozzarella cheese
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Shredded cheddar cheese
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Garlic powder
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Italian seasoning
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Olive oil
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Salt and pepper
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Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook ground beef and Italian sausage until browned. Season with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Drain excess fat.
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Stir in the pizza sauce and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
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In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, meat sauce, and half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
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Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining cheese, crumbled bacon, and pepperoni slices.
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Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
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Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins