Try this Pizza Spaghetti Casserole recipe, or contribute your own.
- Carbohydrate 0.49619375 g
- Cholesterol 70.31112987625 mg
- Fat 10.241888439845 g
- Fiber 0.0827999978065491 g
- Protein 14.91217720977 g
- Saturated Fat 4.06859832999 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (88g)
- Sodium 211.779816402417 mg
- Sugar 0.413393752193451 g
- Trans Fat 1.4597374583045 g
- Calories 158 calories
Step-by-step
- Boil water & salt for Spaghetti noodles, once it starts boiling, add noodles.
- Brown meat in a separate frying pan.
- Once noodles are cooked, drain and put in a casserole dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine milk & egg & whisk.
- Poor over pasta & add jar of sauce, can of tomatoes, garlic powder, & oregano.
- Mix all together well.
- On top of pasta mixture, layer the ground meat, then add a layer of pepperoni's.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese, & Italian cheese.
- And layer more pepperoni.
- Bake in the oven at 350 (180) for 30 minutes.
Standard pasta sauce forms the structural backbone of this baked dish, carrying both moisture and the necessary acidity to balance rich meats. Using a commercial marinara jar saves prep time, but adjusting its seasoning prevents the final slice from tasting flat. Standard pantry additions like dried garlic and oregano fill flavor gaps when moving from fresh produce to shelf-stable alternatives.
- Substitute ground turkey or bulk Italian sausage for ground beef at a one-to-one ratio without altering the baking time of 30 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Drain cooked spaghetti thoroughly before mixing with the milk and egg binder to prevent excess liquid from diluting the sauce.
- Swap canned Italian-style tomatoes for fresh diced plum tomatoes if available, though fresh varieties release more water during baking and require an extra five minutes of uncovered resting time for the casserole to firm up.
- Layer shredded cheese blend beneath the final topping of sliced pepperoni to anchor the meats and prevent burning during the melt.
Leftovers keep sealed in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat individual portions in a conventional oven at 325 degrees Fahrenheit until the interior registers steaming hot.
