Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Casserole Recipe
Like baked ziti crossed with pepperoni pizza, this Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Casserole is so hearty, satisfying, and filling. It's a crowd-pleaser, and conveniently feeds a crowd! We love this Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Casserole for weekend treat meals.
Servings 10 -12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 - 16 oz. box spiral pasta
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 2 lbs. ground sirloin
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 - 15 oz. cans pizza sauce or pasta sauce
- 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
- 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 2 eggs
- 1 - 15 oz. container ricotta cheese
- 1 c. milk
- 1/2 c. grated or shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 - 6 oz. package sliced pepperoni
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the directions on the box, and drain.
- Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven over medium heat, combine the butter, sirloin, onion, and garlic.
- Cook and stir until meat is browned. Drain any liquid from the pan.
- Add the pizza sauce, garlic salt, and Italian seasoning.
- Remove from heat, and set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir together eggs, ricotta cheese, milk, and Parmesan cheese.
- Add the pasta to the egg and cheese mixture, and stir gently to coat.
- Transfer the pasta to a lightly greased 3-quart baking dish or 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Spoon the beef and sauce mixture evenly over the pasta.
- Scatter half the pepperoni slices over the beef mixture.
- Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella cheese.
- Scatter remaining pepperoni slices over the mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and continue baking for another 20-30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden.
- Cut and serve.