Dinner for 12
Pizza Casserole
Mini penne, sausage, vegetables, pizza sauce, pepperoni, olives, and cheese bake together in a hearty casserole.
$8.09for 4 servings
$2.02 per serving$8.09 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 90 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 12 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Italian or breakfast sausage$4.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $4.49Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.40Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Pasta sauce$0.10/oz typical | 42 oz | $4.20Typical price |
| Mushrooms$0.40/oz typical | 15 oz | $6.00Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 14 oz | $4.20Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.96Typical price |
| Pepperoni and salami$0.65/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.98Typical price |
| Pickles and olives$0.18/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $24.28 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 12 oz mini penne
- salt and black pepper
- 1 lb italian sausage
- 1 cup onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 3 tsp dried italian seasoning
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 3 jars (14 oz) pizza sauce
- 1 can sliced mushrooms
- 3 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 15 slices sliced pepperoni
- 1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced olives
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking oil.
- Boil salted water in a large pot, cook the penne for 2 minutes less than the package time, and drain.
- Cook the sausage, onion, and bell pepper in a large skillet over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking up the meat until it reaches 160 F.
- Stir in the Italian seasoning, rosemary, red pepper flakes, garlic, pizza sauce, and mushrooms, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mix the pasta with the sauce, layer half in the baking dish, and add half the mozzarella, pepperoni, olives, and Parmesan.
- Add the remaining pasta and toppings, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for 10 more minutes, then rest the casserole for 10 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Italian or breakfast sausage for Chicken or turkey sausageabout $1.50/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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