How to Make Pasta Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Pasta casserole is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying as a family meal. This hearty and flavorful dish is a great way to use up leftover pasta, and it can be customized with your favorite ingredients to create a one-of-a-kind meal that everyone will love. Whether you’re in the mood for a classic lasagna-style casserole or something a little more creative, there are endless possibilities for making a pasta casserole that suits your tastes.

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Ingredients

  • 16 ounces dry fusilli/spiral pasta
  • 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
  • 2 green bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 48 ounces canned tomato sauce
  • 4 ounces pepperoni sausage, sliced
  • 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 15
  • Yield: 15 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no pink shows; drain.
  • Combine in a 9x13 inch casserole dish: pasta, ground beef, bell pepper, onion, tomato sauce and pepperoni; blend well. Top with shredded cheese.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until cheese is melted and casserole is heated through.
  • Nutrition

    318 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 47mg
    • Sodium: 751mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 145mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 526mg