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Cheesy Pizza Casserole

Cheesy Pizza Casserole combines rich tomato sauce, garlic, melted cheese, savory ham, sausage, and pepperoni. It has all the classic pizza flavors I love in a comforting casserole that reminds me of Grandma’s kitchen. It’s a hearty, satisfying meal that’s sure to hit the spot!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian American
Keyword: casserole, casserole recipe, cheesy pizza caserole recipe, cheesy pizza casserole
Servings: 12 Servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 1 pound mild pork sausage
  • 1 pound cubed ham
  • ½-1 pound pepperoni
  • 1 pound farfalle pasta
  • 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
  • 1 large onion, diced, about 1 ½ cups
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 (26-ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
  • 3 (8 ounces) bags shredded mozzarella cheese, 24 ounces
  • 6 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9x13 casserole dish with pan spray. Set aside.
  • Cook 1 pound farfalle pasta until al dente according to the instructions on the package.
  • Meanwhile, cook 1 pound mild pork sausage, 2 tablespoons garlic, 1 large onion, and 1 teaspoon dried oregano in a large skillet over medium-high heat until no pink remains and the onions are translucent. Remove from the heat and set aside until needed.
  • Add just enough of the 2 (26-ounce) jars spaghetti sauce to the bottom of the casserole dish to thinly coat the bottom. For the first layer of the casserole, add ⅓ of the pasta, ⅓ of the spaghetti sauce, 8 ounces (about 2 cups) of the 3 (8 ounces) bags shredded mozzarella cheese, 2 tablespoons of the 6 tablespoons parmesan cheese,and the sausage mixture.
  • For the second layer, add ½ of the remaining pasta, ½ of the remaining sauce, 8 ounces of mozzarella, 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese, and 1 pound cubed ham
  • For the third and final layer, add the remaining pasta, the remaining sauce, the remaining mozzarella, the remaining parmesan, and top with ½-1 pound pepperoni.
  • Bake the casserole for 40 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling around the edges and the cheese is browning. Allow the casserole to sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.

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Notes

Updated on August 16, 2024 
Originally Posted on October 19, 2012

Nutrition

Calories: 593kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 1744mg | Potassium: 493mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 721IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 347mg | Iron: 2mg

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