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Pizza Pasta Casserole ~ Everything you love on your pizza, tossed in noodles. Cooked and on your table within 30 minutes. What's not to love about this recipe?
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Pasta Pizza Casserole

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 14 ounce small pasta shells
  • 1 pound italian turkey meat
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1/2 red and green bell pepper diced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic
  • 2/3 cup canned petite diced italian tomatoes
  • 28 ounce jar spaghetti sauce
  • 4-6 oz basil
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 4 - 6 oz pepperoni
  • garnish: basil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, run under cold water for a few seconds to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, add the ground turkey, Italian seasoning, onions and bell peppers. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring and breaking up meat as you go. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute. Drain any excess oil and return to skillet.
  • Stir in tomatoes, spaghetti sauce and basil (you could stir in some extra pepperoni if you'd like). Mix in cooled pasta.
  • Spoon mixture into prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with mozzarella then layer pepperoni on top.
  • Bake 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve and enjoy!