The pizza spaghetti casserole is a delicious dish for the moments you are craving carb-rich foods. It is one of those comfort meals that your family will love and ask for more. Everyone loves pizza and spaghetti, so be sure they will be back for seconds.
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Even if you have picky eaters in your family, this is the type of recipe they will be a sign for. Who doesn’t love pasta smothered in sauce and topped with melted cheese and pepperoni? Well, this dish isn’t only researched for the weeknights when you don’t have inspiration for cooking. Someone invited you for a potluck? Bring a freshly baked pizza spaghetti casserole to amaze everyone with this creative combination.
So, are you ready to start cooking? Let’s go through this recipe together and prepare a nice dinner for your family!
What makes this recipe so unique?
The preparation process and comforting flavor make this recipe so unique. It combines everyone’s favorite flavors, resulting in a delicious dish that is a true crowd-pleaser. It is one of the recipes to make for a family dinner and serve your guests.
What type of meat to use?
We used ground beef for this recipe, but you can switch it to a slightly different version. Ground turkey and chicken work well for this recipe. But also you can go for pork or sausage ground meat. No matter what option you choose, cook it well before adding it to the casserole dish. Also, you can switch the parmesan and Italian cheese blend with your preferred type. Make sure to go for a cheese that melts well, such as gouda or Colby jack.
What to serve it with?
The pizza spaghetti casserole is a great standalone meal. But you can pair it with light side dishes such as salad and steamed veggies for that fresh touch.
Ingredients:
- Uncooked spaghetti noodles
- Ground meat
- Oregano
- Garlic powder
- Milk
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Egg
- Sliced pepperoni
- Pasta sauce
- Italian-style tomatoes
- Shredded Italian cheese blend
- Any other pizza toppings you can add, like Black olives, sausage, onions, green peppers.
How to make Pizza Spaghetti Casserole:
Step 1. Cook the spaghetti according to the instructions in the package, but make sure not to overcook them.
Step 2. Cook the ground meat until brown. Drain the spaghetti and transfer it into a greased casserole dish.
Step 3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 4. Whisk the milk and egg into an even mixture. Pour the milk and egg mixture over the spaghetti in the casserole dish.
Step 5. Add sauce, tomatoes, oregano, and garlic powder over the spaghetti. Mix it all nicely together. Sprinkle the cooked meat over the spaghetti. Add sliced pepperoni in an even layer.
Step 6. Add shredded Italian cheese blend and parmesan cheese. Bake for 30 minutes.
Remove from the oven and enjoy.
Pizza Spaghetti Casserole
The pizza spaghetti casserole is a delicious dish for the moments you are craving carb-rich foods. It is one of those comfort meals that your family will love and ask for more.
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz. Box uncooked spaghetti noodles
- 1 lb. Ground meat
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp Oregano
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ Cup Milk,¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 Egg
- 2 ounces sliced pepperoni (I like Turkey)
- 1 (26 ounces) jar of pasta sauce
- 1 16 oz. Can diced Italian-style tomatoes
- 1 (8-ounce) package of shredded Italian cheese blend
- Any other pizza toppings you can add, like Black olives, sausage, onions, green peppers.
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to the instructions in the package, but make sure not to overcook them.
- Cook the ground meat until brown. Drain the spaghetti and transfer it into a greased casserole dish.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Whisk the milk and egg into an even mixture. Pour the milk and egg mixture over the spaghetti in the casserole dish.
- Add sauce, tomatoes, oregano, and garlic powder over the spaghetti. Mix it all nicely together. Sprinkle the cooked meat over the spaghetti. Add sliced pepperoni in an even layer.
- Add shredded Italian cheese blend and parmesan cheese. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and enjoy.
Marie Rayner is a retired Chef, freelance writer, recipe developer, food blogger, and Cookbook author. She makes her home in Chester, UK, where she lives with her husband, Todd, and their much beloved English Cocker, Mitzie. Her motto is “Life is far too short to eat bad food,” and her goal is to share delicious and easy recipes which anyone can enjoy and cook in the comfort of their own home.
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