Meat Lovers Casserole
Meat Lovers Casserole is a delicious dish made with al dente pasta, ground beef, pepperoni, marinara sauce, and two kinds of cheese, baked to perfection! When you are craving a hearty and cheesy pasta bake, this will surely be one of your go-to recipes!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 633kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces rotini pasta, cooked al dente according to package instructions, drained
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup (138 g) pepperoni slices
- 2 cups (226 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
- 1 cup (113 g) mild cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- To a large skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef. Season with salt and pepper and cook until no longer pink, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat. Drain any excess grease.
- To the same skillet with the ground beef, add cooked pasta, pepperoni slices, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, marinara sauce, and Italian seasoning. Mix well and pour into the baking dish.
- Top with the other cup of mozzarella cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is hot and bubbly. Let rest a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 633kcal