Crock Pot Pizza Casserole is an incredibly delicious meal for the entire family to enjoy! It is really easy to make, kid friendly, and perfect for busy days!
Course Main Dish
Prep Time 5minutes
Cook Time 4hours15minutes
Total Time 4hours20minutes
Servings 5servings
Calories 1159kcal
Author Adapted from Crock Pot Recipe Exchange
Ingredients
8ouncebox of short pastarigatoni, penne or ziti
1poundground Italian sausage
1/2poundof ground beef
8ouncepackage of sliced pepperoni
1/2large white onionchopped
42ouncesof pizza sauceThree 14-ounce jars
2teaspoonsItalian seasoning
2clovesgarlicchopped
16ouncesshredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until almost al dente, but not quite, about 6 or 7 minutes. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta boils, cook the Italian sausage and ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
Layer the pepperoni slices between a couple paper towels. Place the towels on a plate and microwave for 15 seconds to help remove the excess grease from the pepperoni.
In a large bowl mix together the pasta, Italian sausage, pepperoni, ground beef, onion, pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, and garlic.
Coat the inside of a 5-quart slow cooker with non-stick spray
Layer the pasta in the slow cooker, alternating layers with the shredded mozzarella cheese. There should be three layers, ending with the cheese on top.
Cover and cook on LOW for 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
Serve warm with garlic bread and a salad.
Notes
If this recipe is cooked longer than 4 hours or on HIGH it may burn. Three hours worked perfectly for me.