Description
Make this easy Crockpot Pizza Casserole with just a few simple ingredients! A cheesy, hearty slow cooker meal perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (or Italian sausage)
- 1 (16-ounce) package of rotini pasta
- 1 (24-ounce) jar of pizza sauce
- 1 (14-ounce) can of diced tomatoes, drained
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the rotini pasta in salted water until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the Meat: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef (or sausage) until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Combine Ingredients: In the slow cooker, mix cooked meat, pizza sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Layer the Casserole:
- Add half of the cooked pasta to the slow cooker.
- Layer half of the meat sauce mixture over the pasta.
- Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the sauce.
- Repeat layers with remaining pasta, meat sauce, and cheese.
- Top with pepperoni slices, black olives, and bell peppers if using.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 3–4 hours until heated through and cheese is melted.
- Serve and Enjoy: Scoop and serve warm with garlic bread or a fresh salad.
Notes
- Meat Alternatives: Use ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles.
- Cheese Options: Swap mozzarella with provolone, parmesan, or Monterey Jack.
- Vegetable Additions: Add mushrooms, onions, or spinach for extra flavor.
- Low-Carb Version: Replace pasta with zucchini noodles or cauliflower florets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours
- Category: Casserole, Slow Cooker
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: Crockpot pizza casserole, slow cooker pizza pasta, easy casserole recipe, family dinner, cheesy pasta bake