Thirty minutes in there and you’ve got a comforting meal to sit down to!

This Pizza Spaghetti Casserole combines the best of two comfort foods—spaghetti and pizza—into one easy, baked dish. A base of seasoned spaghetti is topped with a hearty ground meat sauce, diced tomatoes, your favorite pizza toppings, and a generous layer of melted Italian cheese.

Ingredients:

Ingredient Quantity
Uncooked spaghetti noodles 1 (16 oz.) box
Ground meat (beef, turkey, or sausage) 1 lb.
Salt ½ teaspoon
Oregano ½ teaspoon
Garlic powder ½ teaspoon
Milk ½ cup
Grated Parmesan cheese ¼ cup
Egg 1
Sliced pepperoni 2 ounces
Pasta sauce 1 (26 oz.) jar
Diced Italian-style tomatoes 1 (16 oz.) can
Shredded Italian cheese blend 1 (8 oz.) package
Optional pizza toppings Black olives, sausage, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, etc.

How To Make Pizza Spaghetti Casserole:

  1. Step 1: Prep & Cook Spaghetti: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook the spaghetti noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Cook Ground Meat: Cook the ground meat over medium heat until browned. Season with salt, oregano, and garlic powder. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Step 3: Make Egg Mixture & Coat Spaghetti:Whisk together the milk, Parmesan cheese, and egg. Toss this mixture thoroughly with the cooked spaghetti.
  4. Step 4: Assemble Casserole: Spread the coated spaghetti in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer the cooked ground meat, pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, and any optional pizza toppings. Sprinkle with the shredded Italian cheese blend and arrange the pepperoni slices on top.
  5. Step 5: Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10-15 more minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Step 6: Serve: Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil or parsley if desired.

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