🍕🔥 Easy made Crock Pot Pizza Casserole

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.8 from 2,537 reviews)
📸 600+ delicious user photos | 🧾 Updated June 12, 2025

Dreaming of pizza, but want something heartier and easier? This crock pot pizza casserole is the ultimate comfort food mashup—cheesy, meaty, saucy, and slow-cooked to perfection. It’s a total crowd-pleaser that’s as easy as layering and walking away. Perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, or casual parties.

📌 Quick Glance – Crock Pot Pizza Casserole

• ⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
• 🕒 Cook Time: 3–4 hours (Low)
• 🍽️ Servings: 6–8
• 😍 Satisfaction: 100% comfort guaranteed
• 👩‍🍳 Skill Level: Beginner-friendly

⬇️ Jump Ahead:

• What You’ll Need
• Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
• Tasty Add-Ins & Tips
• Fan-Favorite Reactions
• Nutrition Details
• FAQ – Answering Your Pizza Casserole Curiosities

🍕 What You’ll Need – All Your Pizza Dreams in One Pot

• 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
• 1 jar (24 oz) pizza sauce or marinara
• 2 cups uncooked rotini or penne pasta
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup mini pepperoni (or sliced)
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional: sliced olives, mushrooms, or banana peppers

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions – Set It & Forget It Magic

🔥 Let’s Build the Layers of Love:

1. Brown the Meat:
   In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef or sausage until browned. Drain excess fat.
2. Par-Cook the Pasta (Optional but Recommended):
   Boil pasta for 5 minutes—just until slightly softened but not fully cooked. Drain.
3. Mix & Layer:
   In a large bowl, combine meat, par-cooked pasta, sauce, seasoning, onion, and bell pepper. Mix well.
4. Layer in the Crock Pot:
   Grease the slow cooker, then layer half of the pasta mix, half of the cheeses, and some pepperoni. Repeat for a second layer.
5. Cook:
   Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours. Just until the pasta is tender and the cheese is bubbly.
6. Finish & Serve:
   Top with extra cheese or fresh basil. Serve hot with garlic bread or salad.

🧀 Tasty Add-Ins & Pro Tips

✨ Flavor Boost Ideas:

• Double the Cheese: Add provolone or cheddar for variety.
• Veggie-Packed: Toss in mushrooms, olives, spinach, or zucchini.
• Spicy Touch: Add crushed red pepper flakes or jalapeños.
• Kid-Approved: Let them pick their own toppings and layer them in!

🥗 Nutrition Details (Per Serving)

• Calories: 520
• Protein: 28g
• Carbs: 42g
• Fat: 26g
• Sodium: 980mg
• Fiber: 4g

❓ FAQ – Answering Your Pizza Casserole Curiosities

📝 Crock Pot Pizza Casserole

This Crock Pot Pizza Casserole is a cheesy, hearty, slow-cooked pasta dish loaded with pepperoni, Italian sausage, and marinara sauce. It’s an easy, hands-off dinner the whole family will love — just like pizza night in casserole form!

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 13 minutes mins

Cook Time 2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Servings: 7 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Calories: 495

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 12 oz uncooked rotini or penne pasta
• 1 lb Italian sausage or ground beef, cooked and drained
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional
• 1 jar 24 oz marinara or pizza sauce
• ½ cup water
• 1 cup pepperoni slices
• 1 bell pepper diced (optional)
• ½ cup chopped onion
• ½ tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Cooking spray or oil for greasing the crock pot

Equipment

• 6-quart slow cooker
• Skillet (for browning meat)
• Large mixing bowl
• Spoon or spatula

Method

 

1. Cook pasta 2–3 minutes less than package directions (it will finish in the slow cooker). Drain and set aside.
2. Spray inside of crock pot with cooking spray.
3. In a large bowl, mix cooked sausage, pasta, sauce, water, onion, bell pepper, and seasonings.
4. Pour half of the mixture into the crock pot. Top with half the cheese and half the pepperoni.
5. Repeat with remaining pasta mixture, cheese, and pepperoni.
6. Cover and cook on LOW for 2½ to 3 hours, until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
7. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

You can substitute turkey sausage or make it vegetarian with mushrooms.

Add sliced black olives, green peppers, or jalapeños for a supreme version.

Don’t overcook — the pasta can become mushy if left too long.

🔥 Nutrition  Amount

• Calories ~490 kcal
• Protein 25g
• Carbs 35g
• Fat 28g
• Sodium 950mg