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Crock Pot Pizza Casserole

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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!
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Prep Time 13 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
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