Skip pizza delivery tonight!
Simply Recipes / Hannah Zimmerman
Pizza Casserole is the perfect comfort meal.
I add bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and black olives for a boost of flavors and textures.
Simply Recipes / Hannah Zimmerman
Its the perfect weeknight dinner: Gather the whole family together because its a meal everyone will love!
It would pair well with a fruity Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon.
Make it Ahead
Pizza Casserole is a great make-ahead dinner.
Simply Recipes / Hannah Zimmerman
Cover it tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for up to five days.
When youre ready to serve it, remove the plastic wrap and cover it with foil.
Reheat it in a 350F oven for 30 minutes, until warmed through.
Simply Recipes / Hannah Zimmerman
Assemble now, bake later: This casserole can be assembled, refrigerated, and baked right before serving.
Since the casserole will be cold, you will need to bake it for about 10 minutes longer.
If frozen, thaw it in the fridge overnight before baking.
Simply Recipes / Hannah Zimmerman
Reheat refrigerated leftovers in the microwave for 2 to 3 minutes.
To reheat frozen leftovers, place it in an oven-safe baking dish and cover it tightly with foil.
Bake it in a 350F oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until warmed through.
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Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
Cook the pasta in the boiling water according to the package instructions, until al dente.
Strain the pasta into a colander placed in the sink and set it aside.
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Set the sausage links on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut them in half lengthwise.
Then, cut them into 1/2-inch thick half moons.
If using raw sausages, they may fall apart a little and that’s okay.
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Heat a medium skillet over medium heat.
You wont need any oil since the sausages will release enough to keep them from sticking to the skillet.
Turn the heat off.
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Tilt the skillet and use a spoon to scoop out and discard as much grease as possible.
Mix with a spoon to combine.
you might also do this in the same pot used to cook the pasta!
Add the cooked pasta and sausages, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and olives.
I like to use two large spoons to toss the mixture together until everything is coated in the sauce.
Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over it and top with pepperoni slices.
Tightly cover the casserole with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Keep a close eye on it so that it doesnt burn!
Let it cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
