Here’s a Weight Watchers-friendly version of Pepperoni Pizza Casserole, with adjusted ingredients and SmartPoints information:
Weight Watchers Pepperoni Pizza Casserole
This lightened-up version of Pepperoni Pizza Casserole is delicious and keeps you on track with your Weight Watchers goals!
Ingredients:
12 oz whole wheat or high-fiber rotini (for fewer SmartPoints)
24 oz no-sugar-added pizza sauce
1 cup diced reduced-fat pepperoni
1/2 cup whole reduced-fat pepperoni
2 1/2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions:
Preheat Oven:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly coat a casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
Cook Pasta:
Cook the rotini according to the package directions. Drain and return to the pot.
Combine Ingredients:
Stir in the pizza sauce, diced reduced-fat pepperoni, and 1 1/2 cups of the shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese. Mix well and transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish.
Add Toppings:
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese over the top of the casserole. Arrange the whole reduced-fat pepperoni slices on top and sprinkle with dried oregano.
Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 7-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve:
Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve.
SmartPoints (WW Blue, Green, and Purple):
Whole Wheat Rotini (2 oz cooked): 2 points
No-Sugar-Added Pizza Sauce (1/4 cup): 1 point
Diced Reduced-Fat Pepperoni (1 oz): 2 points
Whole Reduced-Fat Pepperoni (1 slice): 1 point
Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese (1/4 cup): 2 points
Per Serving (1/8 of the casserole):
SmartPoints: 7 points
Nutritional Information (per serving, 1/8 of the casserole):
Calories: 280
Total Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 30mg
Sodium: 720mg
Total Carbohydrates: 30g
Dietary Fiber: 4g
Sugars: 8g
Protein: 16g
Notes:
Adjust the SmartPoints based on specific brands or variations in ingredients.
For fewer SmartPoints, you can further reduce the amount of cheese or pepperoni, or use a lower-fat cheese option.
Enjoy your healthier Pepperoni Pizza Casserole while keeping aligned with your Weight Watchers plan!