Grandma Gloria's Pizza Casserole
Total Time
50 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Servings
8
A Friday night tradition for four decades — layers of pasta, sauce, and cheese baked until bubbly.
Ingredients
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
Brown ground beef with diced onion in a large skillet until no pink remains.
In a 9x13 baking dish, layer half the pasta, half the meat sauce, and half the cheese.
Repeat layers and top with pepperoni and bell peppers.
Bake for 30-35 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Grandma's note: always serve with garlic bread.
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Recommended Tools & Appliances
Weber Spirit II Gas Grill
Weber
It provides superior heat retention and even browning for the ground beef and onion mixture.
Colander
This is essential for efficiently draining the boiled rotini pasta before combining it with the other ingredients.
Cheese Grater
Freshly grated mozzarella melts significantly better than pre-shredded varieties, resulting in a creamier texture for the casserole.
Digital Meat Thermometer
It ensures the ground beef is safely cooked through to the correct temperature before you begin assembling the layers.
Large Stock Pot
Using a high-capacity pot provides enough room for the rotini to cook evenly without sticking together.
Common Substitutions
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