Description
This Deep Hamburger Beef Sausage Bake is rich, saucy, cheesy, and perfect for an easy summer dinner when you want something hearty without fussing over the stove all night. It layers ground beef, Italian sausage, pepperoni, marinara, and bubbling mozzarella into one deep, golden casserole that smells like pizza night and comfort food had the happiest little meeting.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage, mild or spicy
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jar, 24 ounces marinara or pizza sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 8 ounces pepperoni slices
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups cooked penne or rotini, optional
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or basil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F
- Lightly grease a deep 9×13-inch baking dish
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat
- Add the ground beef and Italian sausage
- Cook until browned, breaking the meat into small crumbles with a wooden spoon
- Drain extra grease if needed
- Add the onion and garlic
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the onion softens and the garlic smells warm and fragrant
- Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper
- Let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes, until slightly thickened and glossy
- If using pasta, spread cooked penne or rotini across the bottom of the baking dish
- Spoon half of the meat sauce over the pasta
- Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan, then add a layer of pepperoni
- Repeat with the remaining meat sauce, more cheese, and more pepperoni
- Finish with the final cup of mozzarella on top
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes
- Remove the foil and bake for 15 to 20 minutes more, until the top is bubbling and golden
- Let the bake rest for 10 minutes before slicing
- Sprinkle with parsley or basil and serve warm
Notes
This Deep Hamburger Beef Sausage Bake reheats beautifully for lunch the next day. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freeze cooled portions for up to 3 months. Use turkey pepperoni or lean ground turkey for a lighter version, or skip the pasta for a lower-carb bake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 910mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg