Pizza Pasta Casserole

This comforting Italian Pizza Pasta Casserole combines all your favorite pizza flavors in one hearty dish! Tender wagon wheel pasta, savory Italian sausage, and melted mozzarella cheese come together in a rich spaghetti sauce for the ultimate family-friendly dinner that's perfect for busy weeknights.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Casserole, Pasta

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 45

Total Time: 1

Servings:

Calories: 425kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

4 cups wagon wheel macaroni uncooked
1/2 lb Italian sausage sliced
1 4 ounce can mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 28 ounce jar spaghetti sauce
1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions

Heat oven to 350°F.
Cook wagon wheel macaroni according to package directions and drain.
Cook Italian sausage in a large pan over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
In an ungreased 2 1/2 quart casserole dish, mix the cooked pasta, cooked sausage, drained mushrooms, and spaghetti sauce.
Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove from oven, sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
Bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

Any short pasta shape can be substituted for wagon wheel macaroni, such as penne, rigatoni, or rotini.

For extra flavor, use hot Italian sausage or add red pepper flakes to taste.

Fresh mushrooms can be used instead of canned - sauté them with the sausage.

This casserole can be assembled up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated before baking.

Add pepperoni slices or bell peppers for more pizza-style toppings.

Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave.

For a lighter version, use turkey Italian sausage and part-skim mozzarella cheese.

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