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Close-up of a cheesy meat lovers pizza casserole being lifted with a fork, showing melted cheese and toppings like sausage and pepperoni

Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole

All your favorite pizza flavors baked into a cheesy, hearty casserole! This Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole is loaded with pasta, beef, sausage, pepperoni, and bacon for the ultimate comfort food mash-up.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • 9x13 Baking Dish
  • Mixing Spoon

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Meats

  • 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 0.5 lb Italian sausage
  • 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
  • 1/2 cup cooked bacon crumbled

Sauce and Cheese

  • 2 cups pizza sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Optional Toppings

  • 1/4 cup black olives optional
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
  • Stir pizza sauce, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning into the cooked meat. Add drained pasta, half of the pepperoni, half of the bacon, and half of the cheeses. Mix well.
  • Transfer mixture into a greased 9x13 baking dish. Top with remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese, pepperoni, and bacon. Add olives and red pepper flakes if desired.
  • Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For a low-carb option, swap pasta with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles. You can also try a meat lovers pizza tot casserole variation by replacing pasta with tater tots!
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