Slow Cooker Pizza Casserole Recipe

Slow Cooker Pizza Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

  • 16 oz large tubed pasta
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 pound ground Italian sausage
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup onions

    about 1 small onion

  • 2 pizza sauce

    14-15oz

  • 1 cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese

    divided

  • 1 1/2 cups Colby jack cheese

    divided

  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese

    divided

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook pasta until just under al dente.

  2. 2

    In a medium pan over medium heat, warm oil and add ground sausage. Cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking the sausage as you go until it has been browned on all sides and cooked through. Drain excess grease.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, add all ingredients together except for half of each cheese.

  4. 4

    Grease slow cooker, pour in the mixed ingredients.

  5. 5

    Top with remaining cheeses.

  6. 6

    Cover with lid and cook on high for 1 1/2-2 hours or low for 3-4 hours.

Slow Cooker Pizza Casserole Recipe

Slow Cooker Pizza Casserole Recipe

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About this Recipe

Imagine your favorite comforting pizza flavors, but in an incredibly easy, hands-off casserole. This Slow Cooker Pizza Casserole delivers a hearty, cheesy meal with minimal effort, perfect for busy weeknights.

The magic of this dish truly lies in the slow cooker, which allows the rich pizza sauce to meld beautifully with savory ground Italian sausage and tender large tubed pasta. You'll love how the layers of mozzarella, Colby jack, and Parmesan cheese melt into a gooey, satisfying blend, making every bite a comforting experience.

Prepare for a truly satisfying and robust meal that combines the best of Italian-American comfort food. Each forkful offers a delightful mix of chewy pasta, well-seasoned sausage, and a tangy, herby pizza sauce, all bound together by three distinct cheeses. This is a dish that feels like a warm hug, full of familiar flavors that everyone at the table will enjoy.

Feel free to make this recipe your own. You could swap the ground Italian sausage for ground beef, turkey, or even a plant-based crumble for a vegetarian option. Enhance the vegetable content by stirring in diced bell peppers or mushrooms alongside the onions. For a spicier kick, use hot Italian sausage or a pinch of red pepper flakes.

This Slow Cooker Pizza Casserole is an ideal centerpiece for family dinners, casual gatherings, or potlucks. Serve it warm with a simple green salad or some garlic bread on the side to complete a comforting meal.

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