Pizza Casserole (With Wagon Wheel Pasta)

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 4

Pizza Casserole made with Wagon Wheel Pasta

Pizza Casserole (With Wagon Wheel Pasta)

by The Chefin Pizza

Prep

10 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

477

Sugar

Fat

25g

Pizza Casserole made with Wagon Wheel Pasta is a fun and easy take on the beloved Italian classic. With its comforting cheesy goodness and savory notes from Italian sausage, this is a dish that the whole family will enjoy. Wagon wheel pasta instead of the traditional pizza dough-crust adds a fun twist to the dish, making this casserole a great conversation starter. This recipe is a perfect option for a cozy night in or when you are in need of some comfort food.

Instructions

1.	Cook wagon wheel pasta according to package instructions and drain
2.	In a skillet, cook Italian sausage over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks
3.	Add spaghetti sauce, mushrooms, and black olives to the skillet and bring to a simmer
4.	Preheat oven to 375°F
5.	In a large casserole dish, add half of the cooked pasta on the bottom
6.	Pour half of the sauce and sausage mixture over the pasta
7.	Add another layer of pasta and the rest of the sauce mixture on top
8.	Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top
9.	Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly

PROS

This Pizza Casserole is a crowd-pleaser and a filling hearty dish.
Wagon wheel pasta gives this casserole a fun twist.
It also makes for great leftovers or meal prep for the week.

CONS

The Italian sausage and cheese make this casserole high in fat and sodium.
This is not a good option for individuals on a low-sodium or low-fat diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The black olives used in this recipe are a great source of healthy fats and have anti-inflammatory benefits. Adding mushrooms to this dish can also boost its nutritional value as they are a great source of vitamins and minerals like Vitamin D and potassium.

	4 cups uncooked wagon wheel macaroni
	1/2 lb Italian sausage
	1 jar spaghetti sauce
	1 can mushrooms
	1/4 cup sliced black olives
	1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese