hearty, family-friendly Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole recipe — cheesy, savory, and loaded with all your favorite pizza meats in comforting casserole form. Perfect for meal prep, game day, or weeknight dinner!

🍕🔥 Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole

All the flavor of your favorite meat-loaded pizza — without the crust! Hearty, cheesy, and packed with sausage, pepperoni, ground beef, and melty goodness.

🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes

🍳 Cook Time: 30 minutes

⏱ Total Time: 50 minutes

🍽 Servings: 6–8

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot)

• 1/2 lb ground beef

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 (24 oz) jar marinara or pizza sauce

• 2 cups uncooked rotini or penne pasta

• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni

• 1/2 cup diced ham (or cooked bacon bits)

• 1/2 tsp dried oregano

• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Chopped fresh basil or parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

🔹 Step 1: Cook the Pasta

1. Boil pasta according to package directions until al dente.

2. Drain and set aside.

🔹 Step 2: Brown the Meat

1. In a large skillet, cook sausage, ground beef, and onion over medium heat until browned.

2. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.

3. Drain any excess fat.

🔹 Step 3: Combine and Mix

1. Stir in the pizza sauce, oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), and cooked pasta.

2. Add half of the mozzarella, all of the Parmesan, and mix well.

3. Fold in ham and a few slices of pepperoni.

🔹 Step 4: Bake

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Transfer the pasta mixture into a 9×13″ baking dish.

3. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese and layer on the rest of the pepperoni.

4. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

5. Broil for 2–3 minutes if you like the top golden and crisp.

🔹 Step 5: Serve

1. Let cool slightly before serving.

2. Garnish with chopped basil or parsley if desired.

💡 Tips & Variations

• Add chopped green peppers, mushrooms, or black olives for a supreme pizza vibe.

• Want it low-carb? Swap pasta for cooked cauliflower florets or zucchini noodles.

• Add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper or a drizzle of hot honey for heat.

⚖️ Estimated WW Points (Per Serving)

🍕 Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole (Serves 6–8)

✅ Total Points (entire recipe): ~70–80 pts

➗ Per Serving (6–8 servings):

• 6 servings = ~12–14 pts

• 8 servings = ~9–10 pts

💡 Tips to Lower the Points:

• Use extra lean ground turkey or chicken instead of beef/sausage

• Choose turkey pepperoni (much lower points)

• Swap regular pasta for chickpea, lentil, or whole wheat pasta

• Use fat-free mozzarella or reduced portions of cheese

• Use a 0-point marinara (like homemade with no sugar/oil)