Slow Cooker Pizza Casserole

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 14
Slow Cooker Pizza Casserole Recipe
in Italian

Prep

25 min

Cook

4 hours

Ready In

4 hours 25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 jars pizza sauce
1 1/2 lbs ground beef , cooked and drained
1 lb sausage , cooked and drained
1 lb corkscrew macaroni , cooked and drained
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
mushroom stems and pieces , drained
sliced pepperoni
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper
1 garlic clove , minced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10-12
Calories
538
Sugar
10g
Fat
24g
The Slow Cooker Pizza Casserole is the perfect comfort food for the family. This dish packs all the classic pizza flavors into a hearty pasta casserole that’s topped with cheese and pepperoni. It's an easy-to-make one-pot meal that can feed a crowd without much effort. The casserole is perfect for busy weeknights when you can't wait to have a tasty dinner on the table. The dish combines all the flavors of a classic pizza pie in the form of a baked pasta dish. The rich tomato sauce, the meaty ground beef and sausage, the ooey-gooey cheese, and the crispy pepperoni make it a favorite among kids and adults alike.

Instructions

1.In a slow cooker, add cooked, drained ground beef and sausage.
2.Add cooked, drained corkscrew macaroni to the slow cooker.
3.Pour in the four jars of pizza sauce, and mix all ingredients well until pasta and meat are well coated.
4.Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and freshly grated parmesan cheese on top of the pasta mixture.
5.Add drained mushroom stems and pieces, sliced pepperoni, finely chopped onion, finely chopped bell pepper, and minced garlic clove to the top of the cheese.
6.Cover the slow cooker and allow the casserole to cook on low heat for 4 hours.
7.Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

This slow cooker pizza casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make one-pot meal.

It’s perfect for feeding a crowd, and the leftovers can be easily reheated for a quick meal the next day.

CONS

This casserole is high in calories and fat.
It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It’s not recommended for people on a low-carb or gluten-free diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a good source of protein and essential nutrients like iron, zinc, and selenium.
The tomato-based pizza sauce provides a good dose of vitamin C and the antioxidant lycopene.
Adding veggies like bell peppers and mushrooms increases the nutrient profile of this dish, and creates a balanced meal.

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