When the same old pizza becomes boring on pizza night, it is time to turn the meal into something exciting but super flavorful. This Pizza Casserole is just the thing to bring big smiles to the whole family. I can tell you right now, this is not your ordinary pizza.
There is a healthy take on pizza that gives additional flavor and enhances the yum for the whole family.
This pizza Casserole is using Ground Turkey, as well as Turkey pepperoni. This is a healthier take on the ordinary. Just a few ingredients and a short amount of time will give you a dish that the family comes running for.
You are going to be surprised just how easy it is to make a delicious meal that is comforting, delicious and dare I say, tantalizing?
Do I have to use Turkey?
I prefer the turkey as it is a leaner and healthier meat to feed my family. The little ones do not notice the difference and the bigger kid, (hubby) actually loves turkey more than red meat. The decision is yours, but I am sure that you will understand once you taste the dish.
Can I use Spiral Pasta or elbow macaroni?
You can use any shape of pasta you would like. I like the shapes that will hold some of the sauce on them. You can use rotini, spiral, elbow or you could try spaghetti if that is all you ave available.
Can I make this in advance?
Sure! You can prepare it and bake it, allow it to cool and then cover and refrigerate the casserole. All you need to do is then reheat the dish. You could also prepare the casserole up to the point of baking. Wrap the casserole instead of baking it. Place it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking it.
Ingredients:
1 pound Ground Turkey
1 pkg Turkey Pepperoni
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 tsp Garlic, freshly minced
16 ounce can Fire Roasted Tomatoes, drained of juice
16 ounce can Tomato Sauce
16 ounce bag pasta, cooked according to the package directions
1 tsp Italian Seasoning
2 tsp Olive Oil
2 to 2 ½ cups Mozzarella Cheese, freshly shredded
How to make Pepperoni Pizza Casserole?
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350*
Step 2. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non stick spray
Step 3. Cook the pasta according to package directions, drain and rinse
Step 4. In a skillet over medium high heat, add the Olive Oil and crumble the ground Turkey
Step 5. Add in the minced garlic, onion and Italian Seasoning
Step 6. Simmer until the meat is done and the onions are soft
Step 7. Drain any grease off the meat
Step 8. Stir in the Fire Roasted Tomatoes, Tomato Sauce
Step 9. Place the meat and sauce combination into a large bowl
Step 10. Add ½ the shredded Cheese and stir to combine
Step 11. Add ½ package of the Turkey Pepperoni slices
Step 12. Scoop the mixture in the prepared baking dish
Step 13. Sprinkle with the remaining half of the Cheese on top
Step 14. Place 16 slices of Turkey pepperoni slices across the top of the casserole
Step 15. Cover the baking dish with Aluminum foilPlace the baking dish in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutesRemove the casserole from the oven, remove the aluminum foil and return the baking dish to the oven
Step 16. Bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, until the cheese begins to slightly brown and is bubbly.
Pepperoni Pizza Casserole
This Pizza Casserole is just the thing to bring big smiles to the whole family.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Turkey
- 1 pkg Turkey Pepperoni
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 tsp Garlic, freshly minced
- 16 ounce can Fire Roasted Tomatoes, drained of juice
- 16 ounce can Tomato Sauce
- 16 ounce bag pasta, cooked according to the package directions
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 2 tsp Olive Oil
- 2 to 2 ½ cups Mozzarella Cheese, freshly shredded
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350*
2. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non stick spray
3. Cook the pasta according to package directions, drain and rinse
4. In a skillet over medium high heat, add the Olive Oil and crumble the ground Turkey
5. Add in the minced garlic, onion and Italian Seasoning
6. Simmer until the meat is done and the onions are soft
7. Drain any grease off the meat
8. Stir in the Fire Roasted Tomatoes, Tomato Sauce
9. Place the meat and sauce combination into a large bowl
10. Add ½ the shredded Cheese and stir to combine
11. Add ½ package of the Turkey Pepperoni slices
12. Scoop the mixture in the prepared baking dish
13. Sprinkle with the remaining half of the Cheese on top
14. Place 16 slices of Turkey pepperoni slices across the top of the casserole
15. Cover the baking dish with Aluminum foilPlace the baking dish in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutesRemove the casserole from the oven, remove the aluminum foil and return the baking dish to the oven
16. Bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, until the cheese begins to slightly brown and is bubbly.
Notes
Do I have to use Turkey?
I prefer the turkey as it is a leaner and healthier meat to feed my family. The little ones do not notice the difference and the bigger kid, (hubby) actually loves turkey more than red meat. The decision is yours, but I am sure that you will understand once you taste the dish.
Nutrition Information
Yield 8 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 500Total Fat 28gSaturated Fat 12gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 13gCholesterol 116mgSodium 866mgCarbohydrates 29gFiber 3gSugar 9gProtein 34g
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