Description
Pizza Pasta Bake is a mouthwatering dish that combines the best of pizza and pasta. With flavorful Italian sausage, zesty marinara, and gooey mozzarella cheese, this dish is perfect for a quick dinner or a cozy family meal. Simple to prepare and utterly delicious, it’s a fantastic way to enjoy comfort food at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ lb ground italian sausage, (mild or spicy) 225 grams
- 1 small onion, (finely diced)
- 1 cup quartered pepperoni slices, (plus extra for topping)
- 2 cloves garlic, (finely minced)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- ½ cup water
- 1 lb penne or rotini pasta, (454 grams)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400℉ if baking right away.
- In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage, onion, and pepperoni over medium-high heat until the sausage is browned and the onion has softened.
- Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and water. Bring to a simmer and then reduce the heat to low.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta just until al dente (about 1-2 minutes less than the required cook time). Drain the pasta.
- Lightly grease a 9×13" baking dish. Combine the cooked pasta and sauce, stirring to coat.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan, adding extra pepperoni slices on top if desired. Bake for 15 minutes or until bubbly and heated through. Serve.
Notes
Feel free to use your favorite type of pasta if you don’t have penne or rotini on hand.
This dish can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving for a fresh, hot meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg