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Pizza Pasta
This pizza pasta bake combines the savory flavors of classic pizza with hearty pasta for a fun and satisfying meal.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 562 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cavatappi penne, or rotini
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 8 ounces Italian sausage mild or hot
- 8 ounces lean ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ red bell pepper diced
- ½ green bell pepper diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes drained, 14.5 ounces each
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 jars pasta sauce 24 ounces each
- 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 28 lices pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook pasta el dente according to package directions. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, brown onion, sausage, and beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain any fat.
- Add in garlic and red and green peppers, and cook 2-3 minutes until tender. Add drained tomatoes, oregano, and pasta sauce. Stir well.
- Combine pasta and tomato sauce and pour into a greased 9×13 pan. Top with cheese and pepperoni slices.
- Bake 35-40 minutes uncovered or until cheese is melted and pasta is heated through.
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Notes
- You can replace up to 1 ½ cups of pasta sauce with pizza sauce if desired.
- Add any toppings you'd like to this pasta bake. Raw meats should be cooked first and vegetables should be softened so they don't make the casserole watery.
Nutrition Information
Calories
562
(28%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
1397mg
(58%)
Potassium
978mg
(28%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1255IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
220mg
(22%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 562
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 562 | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1397mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 978mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1255IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 220mg | 22% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.