Loaded Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole Recipe
This hearty casserole brings all the flavors of a loaded meat lover’s pizza into one bubbling, cheesy bake. With pasta, sausage, pepperoni, rich tomato sauce, and gooey mozzarella, it’s a crave-worthy, crowd-pleasing dinner that’s easy to make and perfect for weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 590 kcal
Large sauté pan
Large pot
9x13-inch baking dish
Wooden spoon or spatula
Chef’s knife
Cutting board
Measuring cups
- 2 jars traditional pasta sauce
- 1 bag shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 ounce box rigatoni pasta
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 Italian sausage
- 1 bag pepperoni
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
In a large sauté pan over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and cook the sausage until browned.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute, then set the pan aside.
Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta for 8 minutes so it's still undercooked.
Drain and return the pasta to the pot.
Reserve 18 whole pepperoni slices and cut the rest into chunks.
To the pasta, add the browned sausage and garlic, both jars of pasta sauce, the pepperoni chunks, and a handful of mozzarella cheese, then stir everything together.
Transfer the mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Sprinkle the top with the remaining mozzarella and arrange the whole pepperoni slices on top.
Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the pepperoni is slightly crispy.
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Grate your own mozzarella for better melt and stretch compared to pre-shredded.
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Add chopped green bell peppers or onions for a veggie-packed twist without losing the pizza vibe.