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:

  1. Preheat Oven:
    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly coat a casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Cook Pasta:
    Cook the rotini according to the package directions. Drain and return to the pot.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Bake:
    Bake in the preheated oven for 7-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. 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!