Cheesy Deluxe Pizza Pasta
User Reviews
4.9
38 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
7 mins
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Cook Time
23 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
441 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cheesy Deluxe Pizza Pasta
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Classic deluxe pizza flavors are mixed with cheesy pasta in this one pot dish that is perfect for a busy weeknight!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage or buy pre-ground sausage, mild, casings removed
- 1/2 cup pepperoni divided, sliced
- 1/2 green bell pepper diced
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 24 oz marinara sauce jar
- 1/2 tsp oregano dried
- 1/4 tsp basil dried
- 3 cups water
- 1 lb pasta like penne, rigatoni, etc, dry, uncooked, short cut
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese divided
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- parsley for garnish, or basil, fresh, minced
Instructions
- Cut 1/2 the pepperoni slices into 4 pieces, set aside.
- Heat a dutch oven or deep pot over MED HIGH heat. Add drizzle of olive oil and brown Italian sausage, crumbling it with a wooden spoon or potato masher as it cooks, about 4-5 minutes. Drain excess grease and return to pan.
- Add cut pepperoni pieces, diced onion, and diced green pepper, and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
- Stir in marinara sauce, oregano and basil. Add water, stir and bring to a boil over HIGH heat. When boiling, add pasta, stir, reduce to a simmer, cover with lid and simmer about 12-15 minutes, until pasta is tender and most of the liquid is gone.
- Stir in 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, remove from heat. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed. Sprinkle top with remaining mozzarella, and lay remaining slices of pepperoni on top.
- Broil on HIGH for 1-3 minutes, until cheese is bubbly, melted and slightly golden. Serve garnished with minced parsley or basil.
Notes
- If your cooking pot isn't oven/broiler safe, you can add the cheese and pepperoni slices on top, then cover with lid and heat on low a few minutes until cheese is melted. The pepperoni slices won't be as crispy this way, so here's my solution to that:
- Before browning the sausage, add the uncut pepperoni slices to the bottom of the cooking pot with a drizzle of oil over MED-HIGH heat.
- Cook until crispy, then remove to a paper towel lined plate for the end of the dish.
- Continue cooking recipe as directed.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
441kcal
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 441 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 441kcal | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
38 reviews
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