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    Home » Family Style Dinners

    Cheesy Supreme Pizza Casserole

    Published: Mar 8, 2022 » Modified: Mar 8, 2022 » By: Kylie » This post may contain affiliate links. » 7 Comments

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    With fewer than 10 ingredients (not including your favorite pizza toppings) this pizza casserole comes together for a delicious twist on a classic comfort food that everyone will love. In just 45 minutes, this supreme pizza casserole - loaded with melty cheese and warm marinara on an al dente noodle crust - is ready to hit the dinner table!

    Large pan filled with homemade pizza casserole garnished with parsley
    Table of Contents show
    1 You Will Love This
    2 Ingredients and Substitutions
    3 Instructions
    4 Tips
    5 FAQ
    6 Make-Ahead, Storage, Freezing, and Reheating
    7 Easy Family Dinner Recipes
    8 Recipe
    9 Cheesy Supreme Pizza Casserole

    You Will Love This

    • It's a delicious twist on pizza night! The crust of traditional pizza is replaced with cheesy noodles and topped just like you would your favorite pizza - a hearty layer of marinara, melty shredded cheese, and classic supreme pizza toppings!
    • If you loved this pizza bake recipe, be sure to check out my:
      • Pizza Bagel Bites
      • Easy Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Fries
      • Easy Vegetarian Baked Rigatoni
    White marble counter top with ingredients to make pizza casserole

    Ingredients and Substitutions

    • Rotini - Rotini is the perfect shape for this casserole because the nooks and crannies hold the sauce and cheese very well. However, you can use any type of short noodle. Rigatoni, fusilli, or penne pasta would all work!
    • Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese - Whole milk Ricotta is my go-to. The texture is so creamy and it’s thick enough to hold your noodle crust together so your noodle. Part skim ricotta will work, but it's not going to give you as much flavor or as creamy of a texture. You could also sub whole milk cottage cheese for the ricotta.
    • Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese - Buy a block of whole milk mozzarella and shred it yourself for the best flavor and texture. Part skim mozzarella will work also.
    • Parmesan Cheese - Get a good, aged, fresh block of Parmesan and grate it yourself. It melts better and tastes better than pre-shredded.
    • Heavy Cream - Heavy cream pulls everything together and cooks into a creamy sauce. I do not recommend replacing this with half and half or regular milk because they will be too thin.
    • Marinara Sauce - Marinara sauce acts as your pizza sauce. It’s thicker than regular pizza sauce and has a ton of flavor. However, you can substitute any homemade or storebought pizza sauce or pasta sauce.
    • Dried Oregano - Dried oregano finishes off the Italian flavors of this recipe and gives everything a nice earthy flavor. You could use Italian seasoning in its place. I sometimes like to add a dash or two of garlic powder as well.

    Instructions

    Cook 16 ounces of pasta in a large pot according to package instructions just until al dente. Drain, toss with olive oil, and set aside.

    Add pasta, ricotta, 2 cups mozzarella, 1 cup Parmesan, and heavy cream along with a couple pinches of salt and pepper to a 9x13 baking dish, large skillet, or an enameled cast iron pan like this one. 

    Large pan filled with pasta and cheese

    Stir to mix until well combined.

    Large pan filled with pasta and cheese

    Pour marinara sauce over the pasta mixture in an even layer, leaving about an inch of "crust" around the edges.

    Cheesy pasta topped with marinara sauce

    Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.

    Cheesy pasta topped with marinara sauce and cheese

    Top with desired pizza toppings, just like you would top a pizza.

    Homemade pizza casserole ready to go in the oven

    Cover and bake for about 30 minutes or so. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the edges of the casserole are bubbly. Broil for 1-3 minutes to brown the cheese, then garnish with Parmesan and red pepper flakes if desired. 

    Large pan filled with homemade pizza casserole garnished with parsley

    Tips

    • Top your pizza casserole with whatever you like! We love the classic supreme pizza - topped with pepperoni, baby Bella mushroom, white onion, and green bell pepper - but you could keep it simple with just pepperoni too! Some of our other favorites include turkey pepperoni, Italian sausage, or even browned ground beef or ground turkey. You could also keep it vegetarian with artichokes and sun dried tomatoes.
    • If you don't have a large saute pan like the one pictured, you can use a 9x13 pan instead. If you're using a pan that doesn't have an enameled coating or non-stick coating, try spraying your pan with cooking spray.
    • This is a great recipe to have your kids help with! Depending on their age, they can help measure ingredients, mix the pasta and cheeses, and top the casserole! Getting them involved in making dinner will always make them more likely to actually eat the dinner!
    • This recipe can easily be scaled back to feed a smaller crowd! Try halving each of the ingredients for a meal that will feed 2-4 people instead. Although the leftovers are delicious!

    FAQ

    What are 5 components of a casserole?

    The five main components of a casserole are protein, starch, vegetables, sauce, and cheese. This easy pizza casserole includes all of the above for a delicious dinner your whole family will love!

    Can pizza pasta be frozen?

    Yes! This pizza casserole can be made ahead of time and frozen for up to 3 months. Be sure to store it in an airtight container like a large Ziploc bag so that it doesn't get freezer burned.

    Can you put raw onions in a casserole?

    Yes! As long as there is enough cooking time, raw veggies like onions, mushrooms, or bell peppers can be put in a casserole and they will come out tasting delicious!

    Large pan filled with homemade pizza casserole garnished with parsley

    Make-Ahead, Storage, Freezing, and Reheating

    • Make-Ahead: This pizza casserole recipe can be made ahead and kept covered tightly in the fridge for up to a week. You can also prep the ingredients ahead of time to make assembly quicker. For example, I will often cook the pasta a day or two ahead when I have some free time, and then toss it in olive oil, and store it in the fridge until I'm ready to use it.
    • Storage: Store leftover pizza casserole in an airtight container or cover the pan well with plastic wrap or tin foil. It will stay good in the refrigerator for up to a week.
    • Freezing: This casserole freezes beautifully! Store prepared casserole in a freezer-safe, airtight container for up to 3 months. A large Ziploc bag that your pan will fit in works well. Thaw it in the fridge overnight before cooking and then plan to add a few minutes of cooking time to account for the cold temp.
    • Reheating: Reheat the pizza casserole in a 350 degree oven until the cheese is melted and everything is warmed through. You can also pop a slice of casserole in the microwave, heating it for 30-60 seconds at a time until warmed through.

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    ★★★★★

    5 from 4 reviews

    With fewer than 10 ingredients (not including your favorite pizza toppings) this pizza casserole comes together for a delicious twist on a classic comfort food that everyone will love. In just 45 minutes, this supreme pizza casserole - loaded with melty cheese and warm marinara on an al dente noodle crust - is ready to hit the dinner table!

    • Author: Kylie
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 40 minutes
    • Total Time: 45 minutes
    • Yield: 8 servings 1x
    • Category: Main Dish
    • Method: Stove
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

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    • 16 oz. rotini pasta
    • 16 oz. whole milk ricotta cheese
    • 3 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
    • 1.5 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
    • ¼ cup heavy cream
    • 25 oz. jar marinara sauce
    • Kosher salt
    • fresh cracked pepper

    Toppings:

    • sliced pepperoni
    • sliced mushrooms
    • diced green pepper
    • diced red onion
    • sliced black olives

    Garnish

    • grated Parmesan
    • red pepper flakes
    • Italian seasoning

    Instructions

    1. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
    2. Cook pasta according to package instructions just until al dente. Toss with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. 
    3. Add pasta, ricotta, 2 cups mozzarella, 1 cup Parmesan, and heavy cream along with a couple pinches of salt and pepper to a 9x13 baking dish or an enameled cast iron pan like this saute pan. 
    4. Mix until well combined.
    5. Pour marinara sauce over the pasta in an even layer, leaving about an inch of "crust" around the edges.
    6. Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
    7. Top with desired pizza toppings, just like you would top a pizza.
    8. Cover and for about 30 minutes or so.
    9. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the edges of the casserole are bubbly.
    10. Broil for 1-3 minutes to brown the cheese, then garnish with Parmesan, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning if desired. 

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    Nutrition

    • Serving Size:
    • Calories: 454
    • Sugar: 3.7 g
    • Sodium: 673.8 mg
    • Fat: 14 g
    • Saturated Fat: 8.3 g
    • Carbohydrates: 47.7 g
    • Fiber: 3 g
    • Protein: 33.2 g
    • Cholesterol: 51.6 mg

    Keywords: pizza casserole recipe, supreme pizza, supreme pizza casserole

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    Comments

    1. Elisabeth Anderson

      March 26, 2022 at 9:15 am

      Cannot wait to make this recipe.

      ★★★★★

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    2. Linda

      March 15, 2022 at 10:02 am

      Kylie, this recipe is amazingly delicious!! Made it last night, and the hubs and I couldn’t stop eating it. I put some away in the freezer before cooking to share with my mom and sister. They’re going to love it! Thank you so much for sharing!

      ★★★★★

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      • Kylie

        March 15, 2022 at 10:04 am

        I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed this recipe, Linda!! You're so sweet to save some for your mom and sister too 🙂 Thanks for leaving a review - I really appreciate it!

        Reply
    3. Brooke

      March 09, 2022 at 9:58 am

      Should I sauté the selected toppings, i.e., mushrooms, onions, peppers, before adding them to the casserole and baking?

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      • Kylie

        March 09, 2022 at 10:12 am

        I just added them right to the top of the casserole raw and they were perfectly tender-crisp after baking! So no need to cook them beforehand - just add them like you would a regular pizza. The casserole bakes for 40ish minutes so that's more than enough time to get the toppings cooked! Great question, Brooke! Can't wait to hear what you think if you make it 🙂

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      • Christine Bal

        July 24, 2022 at 1:18 pm

        I wish I could post a picture! Turned out beautifully. I overcooked it (my fault, not recipe) and it was still very good. It's a fun casserole dish that could be company-ok food because it's so tasty and good looking. Already planning on making it again for a family dinner in two weeks. Also, I made it several hours ahead and refrigerated it before baking. Thank you for this new go-to recipe!

        ★★★★★

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    4. Luke

      March 08, 2022 at 2:28 pm

      I love the cheesy noodle crust in this casserole! Our daughter loved this one!

      ★★★★★

      Reply

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