Crockpot Pizza Casserole
A comforting and versatile casserole that combines your favorite pizza ingredients, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage Choose according to preference
- 1 each onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar pizza sauce (24 oz) Use quality pizza sauce for best flavor
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
- 1 each bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 3 cups cooked pasta (like rotini or penne) Any pasta shape works, but rotini holds sauce well
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Add more if you like it extra cheesy
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef or Italian sausage, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until meat is no longer pink and onions are softened, then drain excess fat.
- In a slow cooker, combine the cooked meat mixture, pizza sauce, and diced tomatoes. Stir gently to blend.
- Add the chopped bell pepper and sliced pepperoni to the slow cooker.
- Add the cooked pasta, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix all ingredients together until well combined.
- Cover and set the slow cooker to cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.
- About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the shredded mozzarella cheese and cover to allow it to melt.
- Once the cheese is melted and bubbly, serve with optional garnishes like fresh basil or parsley.
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Notes
Store leftovers in airtight containers. Refrigerate for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to three months. Reheat before serving.