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Pizza Spaghetti Casserole

A comforting baked casserole that layers spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni for an easy pizza-inspired weeknight meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package spaghetti noodles 17.6 oz package
  • 1.5 jars spaghetti sauce 24 oz jars total
  • 2 cups Horizon Organic mozzarella cheese
  • 1 package pepperoni

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • 9x13-inch casserole dish
  • Oven
  • Measuring Cups
  • Spatula or spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. Spread a light layer of spaghetti sauce across the bottom of a 9×13 casserole dish.
  4. Add a layer of cooked spaghetti over the sauce, then sprinkle a light layer of mozzarella, followed by a layer of pepperoni. Repeat layers (sauce, spaghetti, cheese, pepperoni) until ingredients are used and the dish is filled, finishing with cheese and pepperoni on top.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20–30 minutes, until the casserole is hot and bubbly.
  6. If desired, switch the oven to broil and broil 2–5 minutes until the cheese and pepperoni begin to brown, watching closely to avoid burning.
  7. Remove from the oven and blot the top of the pepperoni and cheese with a paper towel to absorb excess grease.
  8. Let the casserole rest a few minutes, then serve.

Notes

  • Use a 9×13-inch dish for the best fit.
  • Watch carefully while broiling to prevent burning.
  • Drain cooked pasta well before layering.