Cheese Tortellini Pepperoni Pizza Casserole
This casserole combines cheesy tortellini, zesty marinara and pizza sauce, and layers of melty cheese and beef pepperoni in a satisfying oven-baked meal. It’s quick, comforting, and perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 500 g cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 120 g beef pepperoni slices
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Lightly grease a casserole dish.
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine tortellini with marinara sauce, pizza sauce, olive oil, oregano, basil, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix gently.
- Spread half the tortellini mixture in the dish. Top with half the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses and half the pepperoni.
- Repeat with remaining tortellini mixture, cheese, and pepperoni.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 10–15 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- Substitute pepperoni with halal chicken sausage or omit for vegetarian version.
- Double the cheese layer for extra richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
