This Deep Hamburger Sausage Pepperoni Bake is your ultimate meaty, cheesy, oven-baked comfort food. Packed with layers of savory ground beef, spicy Italian sausage, rich marinara, mozzarella, and crispy pepperoni, itโs like a deep-dish pizza meets lasagna โ with or without pasta! Perfect for feeding a hungry crowd, meal prepping, or serving on game night. Every bite is gooey, bold, and irresistible.
Ingredients
For the Meat Sauce
- 1 lb ground beef
- ยฝ lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casing removed
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara or pizza sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ยฝ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Layers
- 8 oz pepperoni slices
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ยฝ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups cooked penne or rotini pasta (optional)
For the Topping
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or basil (for garnish)
Instructions
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