Crock Pot Pizza Casserole

Crockpot Pizza Casserole is an easy dinner recipe in your slow cooker! It’s your favorite casserole that is ready when you come home after a busy day. Layers of pasta, pizza sauce, ground beef, cheese and pepperoni!

If your family loves pizza and pasta, then you’re going to love this crock pot pizza casserole! My whole family loves this easy dinner recipe. It’s layers of pasta, meat sauce, cheese and pepperoni that simmers in the crock pot for a few hours. When it’s time for dinner it’s all ready to go!

This recipe combines two of my favorite things — an easy pasta recipe with an easy crock pot dish! It is hearty and perfect for busy weeknights. I am all about the family-friendly recipes and this definitely fits the bill. If you love simple pasta dishes, then you might like my one pot taco pasta, too! So many tasty ways to serve up an easy dinner.

Pair it with a tossed salad and our famous olive garden breadsticks and you have a quick and easy meal.

Then, it’s my favorite part – turn it on low and forget about it for three to four hours! When it’s time for dinner there’s nothing left do but dig in!

This Crockpot Pizza Casserole serves a crowd, too! If you’re not serving a crowd the leftovers keep well so you can reheat it the next day for lunches.

Why You’ll Love this Crock Pot Pizza Casserole

• The prep for this crock pot recipe is a breeze — in the time it takes to boil the pasta the meat sauce is ready and all you have to do is layer all of it in the slow cooker.
• Turn it on low and forget about it for three to four hours. When it’s time for dinner there’s nothing left do but dig in!
• Crockpot pizza casserole serves a crowd, too! If you’re not serving a crowd the leftovers keep well so you can reheat it the next day for lunches.

Ingredients for Crockpot Pizza Casserole

• Ground beef – Keep this casserole from getting greasy by using lean ground beef. Ground turkey and ground chicken are lean options that work well in this dish too.
• Onion – Dice up yellow or white onion to add extra flavor to this crock pot pizza casserole. While you’re at it, some freshly minced garlic cloves would be a tasty addition.
• Canned tomato sauce – You’ll need a 15oz can of tomato sauce.
• Jarred pizza sauce – Grab a jar of store-bought pizza sauce or make homemade pizza sauce.
• Tomato paste – Yes, you need all three tomato based ingredients! It makes this casserole extra saucy and flavorful.
• Spiral pasta – Rotini and fusilli pasta work great in this dish. You can also use penne pasta, rigatoni, or even farfalle. Just a small/short type of pasta.
• Sliced pepperoni – You can’t have pepperoni pizza casserole without pepperonis. Grab a pack of your favorite pepperoni slices to use in this recipe.
• Shredded mozzarella cheese – For the most gooey and melty results, shred your own cheese from a block.

How to Make Crock Pot Pizza Casserole

Cook the ground beef and diced onion in a large skillet until the beef is no longer pink. Drain the grease and then add the tomato sauce, pizza sauce and tomato paste. Stir until combined.

Boil the pasta according to package directions until al dente, and drain off the water.

Place 1/3 each of the pasta, beef sauce, sliced pepperoni and cheese in layers . Repeat these layers two more times, finishing with the cheese on top.

Cook the pizza casserole on low for three to four hours.

Once the cheese is melted and everything is bubbly, serve and enjoy!

How to Store Leftover Crock Pot Pizza Casserole

Store leftovers in an airtight container and allow to completely cool before placing the lid on top. Reheat leftover crockpot pizza casserole in the oven until warmed through.

FRIDGE: Leftovers will keep well in the refrigerator for up to three days.

FREEZER: You can also freeze the leftovers — they will keep well for up to two months.

What to Serve with Slow Cooker Pizza Casserole

Pair it with a tossed salad and our famous olive garden breadsticks and you have a quick and easy meal.

Can I use different pizza toppings in this casserole?

Yes, you can customize this crockpot pizza casserole recipe with all of you favorite pizza toppings! Depending on what you choose, make sure the toppings are cooked before they go in the crock pot.

• Instead of ground beef try Italian sausage. If you like spicy food, then try using hot Italian sausage! Just remove the sausage from the casings and cook it as you would the ground beef before adding to the slow cooker.
• Switch out the pepperoni for sliced Genoa salami. Or, try some Canadian bacon.
• If you want to add some veggies, just be sure to cook them on the stove first to soften them and remove their excess moisture. Bell peppers, red onions, spinach, and mushrooms would all work great.
• Try some different cheese – switch out the mozzarella for provolone and add some grated parmesan cheese, too. Even cheddar cheese would be tasty!

Leftover pizza casserole will keep well in the refrigerator for up to three days. Or, if you freeze the leftovers, it will keep well for up to two months.

Yes, you can customize this pizza pasta with different toppings! Depending on what you choose you want to make sure they toppings are cooked before they go in the crock pot.

I hope you give this crockpot pizza casserole a try! It’s such a cozy dinner and so easy to make — once you do, be sure to check out some of my other easy crock pot recipes for even more ideas.

More easy Crock Pot Dinner Recipes!

Love your crock pot as much as I do? Here are more slow cooker recipes that are easy to make and your family will love!

• Crock Pot Spaghetti – Tender spaghetti noodles, spicy Italian sausage in a creamy spaghetti sauce made with cream cheese in your slow cooker!
• Crock Pot Chili Mac – The chili is slow-cooked all day long and then the pasta is added at the end to finish off the recipe.
• Bacon Cheeseburger Crock Pot Tater Tot Casserole – Easy Slow Cooker Twist on a Classic Tater Tot Casserole! It’s creamy, cheesy and comfort food made easy!