Spaghetti Pizza Casserole is one of our all-time favorite family meals because it is a combination of the basics, spaghetti and pizza!
Pepperoni, cheese and pizza sauce on a spaghetti crust is food that kids will eat and it’s super easy to make! This recipe is great for big family meals or tastes great reheated for work or school lunches throughout the week.
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If you like this recipe you may also enjoy Crock Pot Lazy Lasagna or Pizza on a Stick.
Spaghetti Pizza
This Spaghetti Pizza if for families like mine that need EASY pasta meals that everyone can enjoy! Farmhouse Crock Pot Spaghetti and Air Fryer Pizza Sliders are regulars on our menu. This spaghetti pizza is the perfect combination of the two!
My kids would eat spaghetti or any shape of plain noodles for every meal. Correction, if they planned the family menu without guidance they would want pancakes and Stromboli once in a while too. Please tell me I’m not alone with these carb addicted children?
Don’t get me wrong, Mac & Cheese with Ham, Tuscan Chicken & Spaghetti and Creamy Chicken Pasta Casserole are other regular pasta dishes on our menu, but we do work really hard to eat a balanced diet including all of the food groups. But without a little planning and adult supervision, the kids would eat pasta at least 15 times a week.
My husband’s Godfather and uncle shared this recipe with us. He’s got four grown kids and shared that they made this pizza and spaghetti meal combination at least once a week for their family dinner because it’s so simple!
I’ve seen all of his kids at family parties. They’re all healthy, well-nourished and eat a variety of foods. So this is proof that we can feed our kids lots of pasta and they will willingly eat a variety of other foods as adults.
This meal could easily be made into a Lenten Casserole like our Hearty Pasta Bake by replacing the meat with veggies. There are so many options to mix up this basic meal!
What Do I Need to Make Spaghetti Pizza?
- Spaghetti
- Mozarella Cheese
- Eggs
- Milk
- Garlic Powder
- Salt
- Spaghetti Sauce
- Oregano
- Pepperoni
How to Make Pizza with a Spaghetti Crust
- Make spaghetti crust by mixing eggs, milk, 1 c. mozzarella, garlic powder and salt together
- Add mixture to the cooked spaghetti, mix well and spread into greased 15 x 10 x 1 jelly roll pan.
- Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
- Make pizza topping by combining spaghetti sauce and oregano. Spread evenly over baked spaghetti.
- Sprinkle on remaining cheese. Add pepperoni in an even layer on top.
- Bake 30 minutes and let stand 5 minutes before cutting.
Can I use a 9×13 Pan?
I have made this recipe in a 15 x 10 x 1 jelly roll pan and in a 9 x 13 x 2 baking dish. My family prefers the jelly roll pan becuase the casserole is more of a pizza thickness and all of the ingredients and flavors melt together so well.
When using a smaller, but deeper dish the sauce layer is thicker so the melted cheese tends to slide off of the top when being served warm.
All in all the dish is very similar, but slightly easier for kids to eat when a wider pan is used and the spaghetti pizza is thinner.
Tips for Making Spaghetti Pizza Casserole
- We prefer angel hair spaghetti cooked in water that is well seasoned with salt
- Spaghetti that is broken in half or in thirds is easiest to stir, cut and serve
- Pepperoni can easily be substituted for sausage
- Meal can be made spicy by adding toppings that bring the heat
- Make this pasta meal into a Lenten Casserole by replacing the pepperonis with sliced onions and peppers
- Push sauce and toppings as close to the edge of the spaghetti as possible without making them run over the edge
- Here’s my favorite brand of baking pans and here’s my mom’s favorite brand that I also use
- This recipe can be made in a 9×13 pan, but it is thicker and the layers slide around a bit more when served
How to Store Spaghetti Pizza
Let this casserole cool and then store covered tightly, in an airtight container or ziplock bag in the refrigerator for up to 3 – 5 days. We like to cut into individual pieces and place in smaller serving containers before refrigerating. Then when someone needs a quick meal their serving is ready to go. Our son love packing pieces of the spaghetti casserole in his school lunch.
Can you Freeze Spaghetti Casserole
Yes! A cool casserole can be frozen in the original pan or cut into individual servings to freeze. Freeze in an airtight container or ziplock bag.
This casserole makes a great freezer meal. Sometimes I like to add a little extra sauce or cheese when reheating to make a great reheated meal.
Other Easy Family Meal Ideas
- Upside Down Pizza Casserole
- Easy Taco Crescents
- Best Taco Meatloaf
- Best Pizza Meatloaf
- Easy BBQ Pulled Pork Crescents
- Sausage & Potato Skillet
Printable Recipe for Spaghetti Pizza Casserole
Spaghetti Pizza Casserole
Ingredients
Spaghetti Crust
- 1 pound spaghetti cooked
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Pizza Topping
- 32 ounces spaghetti sauce
- 1 teaspoon oregano optional, some kids may not enjoy this
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 package sliced pepperoni
Instructions
Spaghetti Crust
- Mix eggs, milk, 1 c. mozzarella, garlic powder and salt.
- Add mixture to the spaghetti mix well.
- Spread into greased 15 x 10 x 1 jelly roll pan.
- Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
Pizza Topping
- Combine spaghetti sauce and oregano. Spread evenly over baked spaghetti.
- Sprinkle on remaining cheese. Add pepperoni in an even layer on top.
- Bake 30 minutes in a 350°F oven and let stand 5 minutes before cutting.
I took a couple slight liberties with this, but I’m very pleased with how it turned out! I made this to give away, and did not have a jelly roll pan that I could part with. I ended up putting it in a 13-in by 21-in aluminum pan. To compensate on the crust, I made a little extra spaghetti. Terrific!
So glad to hear this! Thanks for letting us know!