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Pizza Casserole with Pepperoni (No Boil)

My pizza casserole takes one dish and no boiling. The dry rotini goes straight in with the sauce and beef broth and cooks right in it, so there is no pot of water and no colander. Mozzarella and pepperoni go on at the end, and the pepperoni edges crisp up while the cheese melts. Prep takes about 10 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Resting time5 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 328kcal
Author: Samantha Erb

Equipment

  • Deep 9x13 casserole dish
  • Aluminum foil

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces rotini pasta
  • 2 (24-ounce) jars marinara pasta sauce
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried minced onion or ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese freshly grated
  • 20-25 pepperoni slices or enough to cover the top of the casserole

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a deep 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Add the pasta sauce, beef broth, dried minced onion, garlic powder, and oregano to the casserole dish. Stir to combine.
  • Add the uncooked pasta and stir until evenly coated in the mixture.
  • Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for about 40 minutes.
  • Remove the baking dish from the oven and give the pasta a quick stir. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the pasta, then arrange the pepperoni slices on top.
  • Return the baking dish to the oven and bake, uncovered, for another 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is bubbling.
  • Remove the casserole from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

The pasta should be almost done cooking, but a little firm when the foil is removed. If it's still hard, cover it back up with foil and let it bake another 5 minutes before adding the cheese.
Store leftovers in an airtight container or tightly covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat single portions in the microwave in 30-second spurts until it's warmed throughout. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of broth or water.

Nutrition

Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 483mg | Potassium: 212mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 1mg