Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Casserole
A quick and easy pasta casserole with all of the flavours of a pepperoni pizza!
Ingredients
- 12 ounces pasta gluten free for gluten free
- 0.5 pound Italian turkey sausage casings removed
- 3 cups pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- 0.5 cup sliced black olives
- 4 ounces pepperoni
- 8 ounces ricotta
- 2 cups mozzarella, shredded
- 0.5 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated
- 0.5 teaspoon oregano optional
Instructions
- Cook the pasta as directed on package but stop 3 minutes early, drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, cook the sausage over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
- Mix sauce with the sausage and 3/4's of the olives and pepperoni, then set aside.
- Mix ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan and set aside.
- Layer half the pasta, half the sauce, and half the cheese mixture in a large baking dish. Repeat the layers and top with remaining olives, pepperoni, and oregano.
- Cover with foil and bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until bubbling, about 20-30 minutes. Remove foil and bake until cheese is melted and golden brown, about 10 minutes.
Notes
Optionally, use your favourite pizza toppings!