Pizza Casserole (Foil Pan Style)

Pizza Casserole (Foil Pan Style)

Ingredients

Base

• 2 cups cooked pasta (penne, rotini, or ziti) or 1 lb diced potatoes (parboiled)

• 1½ cups pizza sauce or marinara

Toppings

• 1 cup cooked ground beef or sausage

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• ¼ cup sliced black olives

• ½ cup chopped green bell peppers

• ¼ cup chopped onions (optional)

• ½ cup cherry tomatoes or diced tomatoes

Seasoning (optional but good)

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Cook the meat
   Brown ground beef or sausage in a pan. Drain excess fat. Season lightly.

3. Prepare the base

   • If using pasta: cook until just tender, then drain.

   • If using potatoes: boil diced potatoes 8–10 minutes until barely soft.

4. Mix
   In a large bowl, combine pasta/potatoes, pizza sauce, cooked meat, and seasonings.

5. Assemble

   • Lightly oil a foil pan.

   • Add the mixture evenly.

   • Top with mozzarella, bell peppers, olives, tomatoes, and onions.

6. Bake
   Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
   Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

7. Cool & serve
   Let it rest 5 minutes before eating.

Variations

• Veggie version: Skip meat, add mushrooms, zucchini, or spinach

• Spicy: Add red pepper flakes or jalapeños

• Extra cheesy: Mix mozzarella with a little cheddar