Description
A delightful fusion of spaghetti and pizza flavors in a comforting casserole dish, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef (or sausage)
- 1 jar (24 oz) pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer.
- Combine the cooked spaghetti, meat sauce, half of the mozzarella, and half of the pepperoni in a large bowl.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Top with remaining mozzarella, pepperoni, bell peppers, and olives.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Assemble the casserole a day in advance and store it uncooked in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg