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Pizza Roll Casserole Recipe

Italian-American · Main course · 45 min total

A fun and easy casserole that combines all the flavors of pizza rolls in a baked pasta dish, perfect for a family dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 lb (16 oz) rotini or similar pasta
• 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices

Instructions

1. 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. 2. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. 3. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef (or sausage) with onion and garlic until meat is browned and onion is soft. Drain excess fat.
4. 4. Stir in marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. 5. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, meat sauce, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Mix well.
6. 6. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Top with remaining 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, and mini pepperoni.
7. 7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted and golden. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Tips

• Feel free to add other pizza toppings like sliced olives, mushrooms, or bell peppers.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To make ahead, assemble casserole without baking, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Add 10 minutes to baking time.

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