Pizza Casserole

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Health score
20%
Pizza Casserole
55 min.
6
445kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your dinner game with a dish that combines the beloved flavors of pizza and the comforting texture of a casserole? Introducing Pizza Casserole, a delightful meal that is sure to please both kids and adults alike! This popular recipe is not only easy to prepare but also packed with delicious ingredients that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Imagine the savory taste of bulk turkey Italian sausage mingling with tender wheel-shaped macaroni, all enveloped in a rich, meatless tomato pasta sauce. The addition of sliced ripe olives and mushroom pieces adds a delightful twist, making each bite a burst of flavor. Topped off with a generous sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese, this casserole is a cheesy, gooey masterpiece that will satisfy your pizza cravings without the hassle of making dough.

Perfect for a family lunch, a cozy dinner, or even as a side dish for gatherings, this Pizza Casserole is ready in just 55 minutes and serves six hearty portions. With only 445 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your loved ones with this mouthwatering dish that brings the best of both worlds to your table!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 pound ground sausage italian
  • 3.5 cups .5 oz. macaroni wheel-shaped uncooked
  • ounces mushrooms drained canned
  • 0.3 cup olives ripe sliced
  • ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese fat-free shredded
  • 2.8 cups pasta sauce 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 35
  2. Cook macaroni as directed on package; drain. Cook sausage in skillet, stirring frequently, until no longer pink; drain.
  3. Mix macaroni, sausage, pasta sauce, olives and mushrooms in 2 1/2-quart casserole.
  4. Cover and bake about 30 minutes or until hot.
  5. Sprinkle with cheese.
  6. Let stand about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

Calories445kcal
Protein17.88%
Fat34.36%
Carbs47.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.5
Glycemic Load
2.13
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
17.584782408631%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:445.29kcal
22.26%
Fat:17.04g
26.21%
Saturated Fat:6.51g
40.69%
Carbohydrates:53.3g
17.77%
Net Carbohydrates:49.28g
17.92%
Sugar:6.25g
6.95%
Cholesterol:40.82mg
13.61%
Sodium:1017.93mg
44.26%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.95g
39.9%
Selenium:53.29µg
76.13%
Manganese:0.71mg
35.73%
Phosphorus:303.74mg
30.37%
Vitamin B1:0.32mg
21.11%
Vitamin B3:4.1mg
20.49%
Copper:0.41mg
20.4%
Calcium:186.67mg
18.67%
Potassium:644.07mg
18.4%
Vitamin B2:0.31mg
18.05%
Vitamin B6:0.34mg
17.25%
Fiber:4.02g
16.08%
Zinc:2.41mg
16.06%
Magnesium:61.26mg
15.32%
Iron:2.48mg
13.8%
Vitamin E:1.93mg
12.85%
Vitamin A:599.24IU
11.98%
Vitamin B5:1.1mg
11.03%
Vitamin C:9.01mg
10.93%
Vitamin B12:0.51µg
8.44%
Folate:29.24µg
7.31%
Vitamin K:3.59µg
3.42%