Pizza Pasta
Servings: 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 12 ounces penne pasta or rotini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage mild or spicy
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 bell pepper any color, diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 24 ounce jar marinara sauce
- 1 cup pepperoni slices halved
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F, and grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.12 ounces penne pasta
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks. Remove the sausage and set aside.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.1 small onion, 1 bell pepper, 3 cloves garlic
- Add the marinara sauce, cooked sausage, 1 cup of mozzarella, pepperoni slices, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Stir to combine and simmer for 5 minutes.24 ounce jar marinara sauce, 1 cup pepperoni slices, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the sauce. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Bake, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1.5-2 cups of pasta. Actual calories will vary.
- Recipe makes about 10-12 cups.
Nutrition Facts
Pizza Pasta
Serving Size
2 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
778
% Daily Value*
Fat
47
g
72
%
Saturated Fat
19
g
95
%
Trans Fat
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
20
g
Cholesterol
112
mg
37
%
Sodium
1.776
mg
0
%
Potassium
836
mg
24
%
Carbohydrates
55
g
18
%
Fiber
5
g
20
%
Sugar
8
g
9
%
Protein
34
g
68
%
Vitamin A
1.493
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
37
mg
45
%
Calcium
325
mg
33
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
