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!

Cheesy Supreme Pizza Casserole

Name: Cheesy Supreme Pizza Casserole
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 oz. rotini pasta; 16 oz. whole milk ricotta cheese; 3 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese; 1.5 cups shredded Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 25 oz. jar marinara sauce; Kosher salt; fresh cracked pepper; sliced pepperoni; sliced mushrooms; diced green pepper; diced red onion; sliced black olives; grated Parmesan; red pepper flakes; Italian seasoning

Cheesy Supreme Pizza Casserole

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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!

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
1/4 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

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Instructions

Heat oven to 375 degrees.
Cook pasta according to package instructions just until al dente. Toss with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
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.
Mix until well combined.
Pour marinara sauce over the pasta in an even layer, leaving about an inch of "crust" around the edges.
Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
Top with desired pizza toppings, just like you would top a pizza.
Cover and 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, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning if desired.