Pizza Pasta Casserole

This Pizza Pasta Casserole is high in protein, low in carbs, and a great addition to your weekly meal prep.

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Pizza Pasta Casserole

Okay, I'll admit it: this recipe sounds heavy. Each word in the title has the potential to conjure up images of high-calorie comfort food (not that there's anything wrong with that).

But I'm here to tell you that this particular three-word combination represents a dish that's big on flavor but also designed to fit right into a healthy, macro-friendly nutrition plan. That, and you get to eat pasta that tastes like pizza, so... a win by any standard.

Pizza Casserole Recipe

This pizza casserole recipe is...

• family friendly (a crowd pleaser!)
• easy to make (check out the recipe below!)
• lower carb (about as much as an apple!)
• higher protein (almost 40g per serving!)
• great for meal prep (keeps a long time!)

That's a lot going for it. What's the catch? I can't find one.

Low Carb Pizza Casserole

Let's take a look at the full breakdown of calories and macros:

• Calories: 370kcal
• Carbohydrates: 27g
• Protein: 39g
• Fat: 14g

Someone might say that 27 grams isn't low-carb, but the truth is that low-carb depends on what your goals are, and 27g is really not very much in the pasta-pizza realm. It's about as much as you'd get in a medium-sized apple.

Pizza Pasta Casserole Ingredients

What goes into this pizza pasta casserole? I'm glad you asked:

• banza rotini pasta
• turkey pepperoni
• 93% lean ground beef
• pasta sauce
• reduced fat mozzarella cheese
• italian seasoning
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• salt
• pepper
• optional: red pepper flakes, fresh basil

There's not too much to complain about here. You can see why this recipe even appeals to the pickier eaters—whether they're children or not!

Pizza Casserole Instructions

I keep telling you this is easy. But I know you just want to know what you've got to do to get it done. Here's what's involved:

Prep

• Gather all ingredients.
• Add all of the seasonings (italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, & pepper) to a small bowl. Set aside.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Heat a large pot of salted water on the stovetop.

Cook

• Cook pasta following the directions on the box. Strain & set aside.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the ground beef. Cook until no pink, about 7 minutes.
• Add seasoning mixture to the meat. Mix to coat. Take off heat.
• In a large bowl, add the cooked noodles, cooked meat and pasta sauce. Stir together well.

Bake

• Grease a large casserole dish.
• Pour in the pizza pasta mixture.
• Layer with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices.
• Bake at 350 for 15 mins.
• Top with red pepper flakes and fresh basil.

Enjoy

• Enjoy!

Does pasta go with pizza?

Does peanut butter go with jelly? Pizza and pasta naturally play nice together. Much of what makes a good pasta dish can also take a pizza to the next level. Try this dish once and you'll see why.

How many calories are in a pizza casserole?

This low carb pizza casserole has 370 calories per serving.

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