Meat Lover Pizza Casserole (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
01 -
1 lb ground beef
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1/2 lb Italian sausage
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1 cup chicken ham, diced
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6 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
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1 (16 oz) box penne pasta
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2 cups pizza sauce
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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1/4 cup sliced black olives
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1/4 cup sliced pepperoni (beef or turkey)
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
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Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, cook ground beef and Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.
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Stir in chicken ham and crumbled turkey bacon. Cook for another 2 minutes.
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Add pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and crushed red pepper. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
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Combine cooked pasta with the meat mixture, mixing well.
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Pour half of the mixture into the baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.
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Add the remaining pasta mixture on top, then cover with the rest of the cheeses.
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Top with pepperoni slices and black olives if desired.
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Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Let the casserole cool slightly before serving.