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Pizza Casserole with Pepperoni

Friday night just got a whole lot easier with this kid-approved pizza casserole! It's got all the flavors your family loves from their favorite pizza joint, but in an easy-to-make casserole form. Trust me, once you serve this, you'll be adding it to your regular rotation.
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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 and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, brown Italian sausage over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess fat.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, sausage, marinara sauce, 1 cup mozzarella, half the pepperoni, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and olives if using.
  5. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Top with remaining mozzarella and pepperoni slices.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil.