Description
Indulge in this hearty Meat Lovers Casserole, a comforting dish loaded with pasta, ground beef, pepperoni, and gooey cheeses, all baked to perfection. It’s a family favorite that’s easy to make and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 8 ounces rotini pasta, cooked al dente according to package instructions, drained
Meat Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup (138 g) pepperoni slices
- 2 cups (226 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
- 1 cup (113 g) mild cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook ground beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef with salt and pepper until no longer pink, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Combine ingredients: Add cooked pasta, pepperoni, 1 cup mozzarella, cheddar, marinara sauce, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Mix well and transfer to the baking dish.
- Add cheese: Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let it rest before serving. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- You can customize this casserole by adding your favorite pizza toppings like mushrooms, olives, or bell peppers.
- For a spicier kick, use spicy pepperoni or add red pepper flakes to the meat mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 498 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 986mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 94mg
