Easy Pizza Casserole Recipe

Boil of rotini pasta in salted water until perfectly tender, following package guidelines. Carefully drain the pasta and reserve to the side.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high temperature and brown of ground beef, systematically breaking meat into fine crumbles using a wooden spatula. Incorporate finely diced onions, crushed garlic cloves, and Italian seasoning blend, stirring continuously until vegetables soften and become translucent. Eliminate excess fat from the skillet.

Calibrate the oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a rectangular baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Blend pizza sauce, warm water, cooked pasta, seasoned meat mixture, of shredded mozzarella cheese, and half the pepperoni slices in a spacious mixing bowl. Ensure all ingredients are thoroughly integrated.

Distribute the combined mixture evenly across the prepared baking dish, creating a uniform layer. Garnish the surface with remaining mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices.

Shield the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil protection and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese melts completely and edges become golden and bubbly.

Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving to help ingredients settle and enhance flavor profile. Slice and serve piping hot.