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Meat Lovers Pizza Pasta Bake


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  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: High-Protein

Description

A hearty, cheesy casserole loaded with beef, Italian sausage, bacon, and pepperoni tossed in zesty pizza sauce.


Ingredients

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12 oz rotini or penne pasta
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
1/2 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup pepperoni slices
3 cups pizza sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt to taste


Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray or olive oil.
Step 2: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta for 2 minutes less than the package instructions for al dente; drain and set aside.
Step 3: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and Italian sausage until fully browned, breaking them into small pieces with a spoon.
Step 4: Drain the excess grease from the skillet, then stir in the pizza sauce, crumbled bacon, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
Step 5: Combine the cooked pasta with the meat sauce mixture in the skillet (or a large bowl) and toss until the pasta is evenly coated.
Step 6: Spread half of the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup of mozzarella, 1/2 cup of cheddar, and half of the pepperoni slices.
Step 7: Top with the remaining pasta mixture, followed by the remaining mozzarella, cheddar, and the rest of the pepperoni slices.
Step 8: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden on top. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

To make it even cheesier, add a layer of ricotta cheese in the middle. Always use a high-quality pizza sauce for the best flavor results.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 545 kcal
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 1250mg
  • Fat: 31g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg
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