Description
Hearty meat lovers pizza casserole delivers pure comfort with layers of pepperoni, sausage, and melted cheese. Rich Italian-inspired flavors combine in one satisfying dish that brings delicious pizzeria magic directly to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) lean ground beef
- 1 pound (454 grams) pork sausage
- 1 cup chopped pepperoni
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 (26-ounce / 737 grams) jar tomato basil pasta sauce
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Cheese and Crust:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1 (13.8-ounce / 391 grams) can refrigerated pizza crust dough
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Ignite the oven to a sizzling 425ºF and generously coat a 9×13-inch baking vessel with non-stick spray.
- In a robust skillet, sear ground beef and sausage over medium-high flame until the meat loses its rosy hue. Thoroughly drain excess fat and return proteins to the pan.
- Introduce chopped pepperoni, dust with flour, and cascade Italian seasoning into the meat mixture. Toss until harmoniously blended.
- Pour tomato basil pasta sauce into the skillet, stirring vigorously to create a cohesive sauce. Allow the concoction to bubble momentarily, then transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- Lavishly scatter mozzarella cheese across the meaty foundation, creating a molten blanket.
- Carefully unfurl the refrigerated pizza crust, draping it over the cheese layer like a savory canvas. Anoint the dough with olive oil, then crown with remaining mozzarella, parmesan, and a whisper of Italian seasoning.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes until the crust transforms into a golden, crispy masterpiece.
Notes
- Meat enthusiasts will adore this hearty casserole that transforms classic pizza flavors into a comforting one-pan meal.
- Combining ground beef, sausage, and pepperoni creates an intense, robust meat experience that satisfies serious protein cravings.
- Refrigerated pizza crust provides a quick, convenient base that turns this dish into a hassle-free weeknight dinner solution.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 513
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg