Can I freeze this casserole?

Cool unbaked casseroles; cover and freeze up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake as directed, increasing time to 35-40 minutes or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in the center reads 165°.

Can I make pizza pasta casserole ahead of time?

Yes! Assemble the pasta bake, cover tightly, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking. Add 5–10 extra minutes to bake time if it’s cold.

What other pasta can I use?

Penne, fusilli, or whole wheat elbows work just as well—just cook al dente to avoid mushy noodles.

Pizza Pasta Casserole - Recipe Diaries

Name: Pizza Pasta Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: PT-489463H11M37S
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb mild Italian turkey sausage; 1 medium onion, chopped (optional); 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (I used Preggo Heart Smart); 8 ounces rotini pasta, cooked and drained; 1 cup shredded fat-free mozzarella cheese; 15 slices of turkey pepperoni

Description

It's pizza and pasta combined into one easy dish. Rotini pasta, pasta sauce, italian turkey sausage, low fat cheese, and turkey pepperoni.

Ingredients

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1 lb mild Italian turkey sausage

1 medium onion, chopped (optional)

1 clove garlic, minced

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (I used Preggo Heart Smart)

8 ounces rotini pasta, cooked and drained

1 cup shredded fat-free mozzarella cheese

15 slices of turkey pepperoni

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook sausage, onion, and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain any access fat. Stir in spaghetti sauce and pasta.
Transfer to 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and arrange pepperoni over the top.
Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
Freeze option: Cool unbaked casseroles; cover and freeze up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake as directed, increasing time to 35-40 minutes or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.
Slice the casserole into 8 equal portions, serving size: 1 piece or slice of casserole.

Notes

WW points: 11 Click here to see in recipe builder (will have to log in)

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/8th of the casserole
Calories: 195
Sugar: 6g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 17g