Cheesy Supreme Pizza Casserole (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta
01 -
454g (16 oz) rotini pasta
→ Cheese Mixture
02 -
454g (16 oz) whole milk ricotta cheese
03 -
3 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese, divided
04 -
1.5 cups shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
05 -
60ml (1/4 cup) heavy cream
→ Sauce
06 -
710ml (25 oz) jar marinara sauce
07 -
Kosher salt, to taste
08 -
Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
→ Toppings
09 -
Sliced pepperoni
10 -
Sliced mushrooms
11 -
Diced green bell pepper
12 -
Diced red onion
13 -
Sliced black olives
→ Garnish
14 -
Grated Parmesan cheese
15 -
Red pepper flakes
16 -
Italian seasoning blend
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
02 -
Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and toss with a light coating of olive oil. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
03 -
In a 9×13 baking dish or enameled cast iron pan, combine the cooked pasta, ricotta cheese, 2 cups of mozzarella, 1 cup of Parmesan, and heavy cream. Add a couple pinches of salt and pepper, then mix until well combined.
04 -
Pour marinara sauce evenly over the pasta mixture, leaving approximately 2.5cm (1 inch) of the pasta mixture exposed around the edges to create a "crust".
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Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the sauce layer.
06 -
Distribute your chosen pizza toppings (pepperoni, mushrooms, green pepper, red onion, black olives) evenly across the top of the casserole.
07 -
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for approximately 30 minutes.
08 -
Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is completely melted and edges are bubbling.
09 -
Switch oven to broil setting and cook for 1-3 minutes to achieve a golden brown cheese top. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
10 -
Remove from oven and sprinkle with grated Parmesan, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning before serving.
# Notes:
01 -
This casserole combines the flavors of supreme pizza with the comfort of a pasta bake.
02 -
For best results, use freshly shredded cheese rather than pre-packaged shredded cheese.
03 -
Allow casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving for easier portioning.