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Pizza Casserole with Pepperoni on a plate

Pizza Casserole with Pepperoni

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound rotini or penne pasta
  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • 1 cup pepperoni slices
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup sliced black olives optional
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F; grease a 9x13-inch dish.
  2. Cook pasta according to package until al dente; drain and set aside.
  3. Brown sausage in a large skillet over medium, crumbling; drain excess fat.
  4. Combine pasta, sausage, marinara, 1 cup mozzarella, half the pepperoni, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and optional olives in a large bowl.
  5. Pour into dish; top with remaining mozzarella and pepperoni.
  6. Bake 25-30 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles; stand 5 minutes and garnish with fresh basil before serving.