Pizza Casserole (Foil Pan Style)
Ingredients
Base
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2 cups cooked pasta (penne, rotini, or ziti) or 1 lb diced potatoes (parboiled)
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1½ cups pizza sauce or marinara
Toppings
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1 cup cooked ground beef or sausage
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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¼ cup sliced black olives
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½ cup chopped green bell peppers
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¼ cup chopped onions (optional)
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½ cup cherry tomatoes or diced tomatoes
Seasoning (optional but good)
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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½ tsp garlic powder
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Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Cook the meat
Brown ground beef or sausage in a pan. Drain excess fat. Season lightly. -
Prepare the base
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If using pasta: cook until just tender, then drain.
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If using potatoes: boil diced potatoes 8–10 minutes until barely soft.
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Mix
In a large bowl, combine pasta/potatoes, pizza sauce, cooked meat, and seasonings. -
Assemble
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Lightly oil a foil pan.
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Add the mixture evenly.
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Top with mozzarella, bell peppers, olives, tomatoes, and onions.
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Bake
Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. -
Cool & serve
Let it rest 5 minutes before eating.
Variations
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Veggie version: Skip meat, add mushrooms, zucchini, or spinach
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Spicy: Add red pepper flakes or jalapeños
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Extra cheesy: Mix mozzarella with a little cheddar
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