Try this Pizza Casserole recipe, or contribute your own
- Carbohydrate 3.1411800026554 g
- Cholesterol 164.918741111352 mg
- Fat 44.8310528790113 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Protein 52.4736037022563 g
- Saturated Fat 21.7817508681122 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (243g)
- Sodium 1043.21689424339 mg
- Sugar 3.1411800026554 g
- Trans Fat 4.83916755987324 g
- Calories 636 calories
Step-by-step
- Brown the meat, & drain.
- And boil noodles until soft.
- Drain.
- Don't forget to preheat the oven @ 350.
- Now the layering starts!
- Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on the bottom of the pan.
- Second layer, half of the noodles.
- half of the meat
- half of the sauce
- rest of the noodles
- half the cheese
- rest of the meat
- rest of the sauce
- rest of the cheese
- pepperonis {I only used half the package. saved the rest for next time}
- Now cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes
- After 30 minutes, remove the foil & bake for another 15 minutes.
Bubbling tomato sauce meets browned beef and a heavy blanket of melted mozzarella beneath a crisp ring of pepperoni. Transforming pantry staples into a cohesive casserole requires careful management of moisture and heat. Preserved ingredients like jarred marinara and packaged pepperoni offer intense concentration and convenience, but they also introduce distinct textural challenges.
- Brown the ground beef thoroughly at medium-high heat and drain excess fat completely before assembly to prevent a greasy pool at the base of the baking dish.
- Boil the egg noodles strictly until al dente; overcooked pasta absorbs too much liquid from the sauce during the 30 minutes covered at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil for the initial bake to trap steam, then remove the foil for the final 15 minutes to properly brown the cheese.
- Swap standard jarred marinara for an equal volume of crushed whole plum tomatoes seasoned with garlic and oregano if you prefer a brighter, less processed flavor profile.
Ignoring moisture control ruins many baked pasta dishes by turning the noodles mushy. Proper draining safeguards the final structural integrity.
