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Crock Pot Pizza Casserole is the best of both worlds: pizza and pasta! Get all the ingredients added to your slow cooker then let it do the rest of the work!A Family Favorite CasseroleThe next time youre on the hunt for what to make for dinner and cant decide between pasta or pizza, make this Crock Pot Pizza Casserole. Its all the flavors that you love about pizza mixed with cheese, pasta and ground beef. Its the ultimate comfort food dinner. Popped everything into the slow cooker and was able to go work out in my yard this beautiful fall day. My slow cooker automatically goes to a keep warm setting which is handy. Came in, added some cheese on top to melt then made garlic bread and dinner was ready! KatieFrequently Asked Questions:Why make this in a crock pot? Seems like it would be easier in the oven. You can definitely make this in the oven if you prefer. Once youve made the sauce and pasta combination, layer it with the cheese in a 913-inch baking dish instead of the crock pot insert. Then bake uncovered at 350F for 30 minutes or so until the top cheese has melted and everything is warmed through. Having said that, some folks just prefer using a crock pot for meals. Maybe because they know once they put it all in the crock pot, they can walk away knowing it wont burn or that they can set it to go to the keep warm setting after its done cooking and it will be ready when they are ready. There are a lot of different reasons so you do whichever you prefer. Do I really need 3 jars of pizza sauce? This is pizza casserole, so I went with pizza sauce. But, I completely understand if you dont want to purchase three jars of pizza sauce. You can certainly use marinara sauce. Keep in mind that marinara sauce is typically thinner than pizza sauce, so that can change the texture of the dish, and you need to know that the pizza sauce and marinara sauce jars are different sizes. Pizza sauce jars are usually 14 ounces, making it 42 ounces that you need in total. With marinara sauce or pasta sauce, theyre usually 24 ounces (sometimes larger but 24 ounce is a standard size), so youd need 2 jars and you wont need to use the entire second jar (unless you want it really saucy). Can I add in the rigatoni uncooked? Unfortunately, this recipe has only been tested with cooked pasta. Im not saying its not possible, I just havent tested that. You would definitely have to add much more liquid for the pasta to cook in and soak up. Can I add peppers and mushrooms or other toppings? Yes. You can pretty much use your favorite pizza toppings except for maybe pineapple. Im not sure how that would turn out. If using peppers or mushrooms, I would add them in while cooking the ground beef so they can soften up slightly first. Can I make this ahead of time? Yes! Which is one thing I love about recipes like this. Prepare the noodles and the sauce. Keep the noodles separate from the sauce in the fridge. When ready to assemble, just stir the noodles into the sauce and proceed with the recipe as written from step 7. Why do you cook the pepperoni? You do not have to do this but I have found that some pepperoni can release a lot of grease so I prefer to cook some of that out first but that is personal preference. Can I make this on high to be done faster? No. This needs to be cooked on low heat. If cooked on high, the edges may burn. Since you cant stir it around, burning is highly likely on high heat (especially if you have a metal insert instead of ceramic). Can I double this recipe? It wont fit in one crock pot unfortunately. You would need to use a separate crock pot. How to store and reheat pizza casserole? Keep in the fridge for up to 3 days, or try to freeze leftovers for up to 3 months. Reheat leftovers in the microwave or covered with foil in a baking dish in the oven. I do not suggest reheating in the slow cooker. Ingredients Needed: (See Recipe Card Below For the Full Recipe)rigatoni you can use any type of pasta you prefer, just use the same amount. lean ground beef I used a leaner (80/20) ground beef but you are cooking it first so if you want to go with a fattier ground beef that is fine since we dont have to worry about it releasing a lot of grease while in the crock pot. Italian sausage this is optional, you can use all ground beef if you prefer. sweet onion if you dont like the onion then just leave it out. pepperoni use your favorite pizza toppings (see above on other ideas).garlic I prefer fresh garlic but jarred garlic is fine. pizza sauce please see my FAQ (frequently asked questions) above for more detail on this. shredded mozzarella I used pre-shredded but you can freshly shred if you prefer.chopped parsley you can use fresh or dried or dont use it at all. I like to add parsley to recipes like this just to give it a little color but it is not necessary for taste.How To Make Crock Pot Pizza Casserole:Spray a 6-quart or larger slow cooker with cooking spray and set aside. Cook the rigatoni per the directions on the back of the box to al dente, drain well, and set aside. While the rigatoni is cooking, place a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and sausage, break it up into crumbles, and add the onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions have softened and there is no pink left in the meat.Lower the heat to medium-low, add the pepperoni and garlic to the pan, stir it in well, and continue to cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.Drain the mixture well and add it to a large bowl. Add the pizza sauce to the bowl and stir to combine. Add the cooked pasta and stir well until everything is coated.Add half of the pasta mixture to the slow cooker. Top with half of the cheese.Add the remaining pasta mixture on top. Add the remaining cheese on top of the pasta.Add the lid and cook on low for 3-4 hours until warmed through and the cheese is melted.Serve immediately with parsley garnish if using.Craving More Recipes?Crock Pot Salsa Ranch Chicken PastaCrock Pot Baked ZitiCrock Pot Cheeseburger MacaroniPizza Hut CavatiniLittle Caesars Crazy BreadCrock Pot RavioliRavioli CasseroleHomemade Pizza SauceWhite Pizza DipBaked Pizza PastaPizza TortelliniTaco Pasta SaladCrock Pot LasagnaCrock Pot Pork Loin PrintCrock Pot Pizza CasseroleCrock Pot Pizza Casserole is the best of both worlds: pizza and pasta! Get all the ingredients added to your slow cooker then let it do the rest of the work!Course Main CourseCuisine AmericanPrep Time 30 minutes minutesCook Time 4 hours hours 15 minutes minutesTotal Time 4 hours hours 45 minutes minutesServings 12 servingsCalories 460kcalAuthor Brandie SkibinskiIngredients1 pound rigatoni1 pound lean ground beef (see notes below)1 pound ground Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)1 small sweet onion, diced3.5 ounce package pepperoni4 cloves garlic, minced3 (14 ounce) jars pizza sauce16 ounce bag shredded mozzarellachopped parsley (optional, optional)InstructionsSpray a 6-quart or larger slow cooker with cooking spray and set aside.Cook 1 pound rigatoni per the directions on the back of the box to al dente (you don't want the pasta super soft as it will get softer in the crock pot), drain well, and set aside. While the rigatoni is cooking, place a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 pound lean ground beef, 1 pound ground Italian sausage and 1 small sweet onion, diced break the meat up into crumbles. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions have softened and there is no pink left in the meat. Lower the heat to medium-low, add 3.5 ounce package pepperoni and 4 cloves garlic, minced. Stir it in well, and continue to cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain any excess grease and add it to a large bowl. Add 3 (14 ounce) jars pizza sauce to the bowl and stir to combine. Add the cooked rigatoni and stir well until everything is coated. Add half of the pasta mixture to the slow cooker. Top with half of the shredded mozzarella cheese. Add the remaining pasta mixture on top. Add the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the pasta. Add the lid and cook on low for 3-4 hours until warmed through and the cheese is melted. Serve immediately topped with chopped parsley (if using). NotesPlease refer to my FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.You can use all ground beef if you prefer.If youd like, you can use less meat. Just one pound of ground beef will work.Dont want to use pizza sauce? Two smaller (24 ounce) jars of marinara sauce will also work. Or you can just use one and a half jars if you dont want it too saucy.NutritionCalories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 25g | Sodium: 1119mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6gOriginally published: October 2023Updated and republished: March 2026

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