One Pot Pizza Pasta Bake
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
One Pot Pizza Pasta Bake
Description
One Pot Pizza Pasta Bake features spicy Italian sausage and pepperoni cooked in olive oil, combined with tomato sauce seasoned with oregano, basil, and garlic powder. Rotini pasta cooks directly in the sauce with added water, absorbing flavors while softening.
After the pasta cooks through, shredded mozzarella and additional pepperoni are added on top, then broiled briefly to melt cheese until golden brown. The final touch is chopped parsley, lending a fresh contrast to the rich, savory layers.
This dish provides a convenient way to enjoy pizza flavors in a comforting baked pasta form, all made in a single oven-proof skillet for minimal cleanup. It serves well as a main course for casual family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces spicy Italian sausage casing removed
- ½ cup mini pepperoni divided
- 1 tomato sauce
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon basil dried
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped fresh leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to broil.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the sausage as it cooks; drain excess fat. Stir in 1/4 cup pepperoni until heated through, about 1 minute.
- Stir in tomato sauce, oregano, basil garlic powder, pasta and 1 1/2 cups water; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked through, about 12-14 minutes.
- Remove from heat; top with mozzarella and remaining 1/4 cup pepperoni. Place into oven and cook until melted and golden brown, about 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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