Crockpot Cheesy Pizza Pasta Casserole
Make dinner effortless with this Crockpot Cheesy Pizza Pasta Casserole, a rich and comforting slow cooker pasta recipe loaded with sausage, mozzarella, and classic pizza flavors. Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or potluck nights!
Why You’ll Love This Crockpot Pizza Pasta Recipe:
Easy Slow Cooker Recipe: Just mix, set, and let your crockpot do all the cooking!
All Your Favorite Pizza Flavors: Packed with sausage, cheese, bell peppers, and pepperoni for the ultimate cheesy pizza pasta casserole.
Family Favorite Comfort Food: Creamy, melty, and full of flavor everyone will ask for seconds!
Perfect for Busy Nights: A one-pot pasta dinner that’s simple, satisfying, and stress-free.
Ingredients:
12 oz elbow or rotini pasta, cooked al dente
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb mild or hot sausage
1 cup diced yellow onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
28 oz pizza sauce
½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional for spice)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp smoked paprika
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded provolone cheese
½ cup sliced pepperoni
Directions:
Cook the Pasta: Prepare pasta until al dente; drain and set aside.
Cook the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a skillet, then cook sausage, onion, and garlic until browned and fragrant.
Combine Everything: In a large bowl, mix pasta, sausage mixture, pizza sauce, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, peppers, cheeses, and pepperoni.
Add to Crockpot: Transfer mixture into the crockpot and spread evenly.
Slow Cook:
On Low: 4–6 hours
On High: 2–3 hours
Until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve and Enjoy: Stir gently before serving. Pair with garlic bread or salad for a complete family dinner!
Nutritional Information:
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 4–6 hrs (low) or 2–3 hrs (high)
Total Time: 4–6 hrs
Calories: ~400 kcal per serving
Servings: 6–8
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