Baked Spaghetti Pizza Casserole 🍝🍕✨
Thirty minutes in the oven and you’ve got a comforting, cheesy meal that blends spaghetti with all the flavors of pizza night.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Uncooked spaghetti noodles | 1 (16 oz.) box |
| Ground meat (beef, turkey, or sausage) | 1 lb. |
| Salt | ½ teaspoon |
| Oregano | ½ teaspoon |
| Garlic powder | ½ teaspoon |
| Milk | ½ cup |
| Grated Parmesan cheese | ¼ cup |
| Egg | 1 |
| Sliced pepperoni | 2 ounces |
| Pasta sauce | 1 (26 oz.) jar |
| Diced Italian-style tomatoes | 1 (16 oz.) can |
| Shredded Italian cheese blend | 1 (8 oz.) package |
| Optional pizza toppings | Black olives, sausage, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, etc. |
Instructions
- Cook pasta: Boil spaghetti noodles until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare meat sauce: Brown ground meat in a skillet. Add pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, salt, oregano, and garlic powder. Simmer 5–10 minutes.
- Make spaghetti base: In a bowl, mix cooked spaghetti with milk, Parmesan, and egg. Spread into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer: Pour meat sauce over spaghetti base. Top with pepperoni slices and optional pizza toppings.
- Cheese topping: Sprinkle shredded Italian cheese blend evenly over the top.
- Bake: Bake uncovered at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Let rest 5 minutes before slicing into squares. Enjoy warm.
Tips
- Customize: Add your favorite pizza toppings for variety.
- Make-ahead: Assemble casserole earlier in the day and bake when ready.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days; reheat in oven for best texture.
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Baked Spaghetti Pizza Casserole—comfort food meets pizza night in one cheesy dish! 🍝🍕✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you load it with veggies or keep it classic pepperoni?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next family dinner.” • “Tag a friend who loves pizza pasta.” • “Cheesy comfort, oven-baked to perfection.”