Pizza Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
50 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
562 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Pizza Pasta
Description
This Pizza Pasta brings together cooked cavatappi pasta tossed with a sauce blending browned sausage, ground beef, onions, garlic, and diced bell peppers, simmered with diced tomatoes, oregano, and pasta sauce. The sauce is rich with Italian herbs and seasoned meat, creating a robust base. Once combined, the mixture is poured into a baking dish, topped with shredded mozzarella and pepperoni slices, then baked until the cheese melts and the pasta is heated through.
The baked cheese topping adds a creamy and slightly browned layer, complementing the saucy pasta beneath with a familiar pizza-like presence. The bell peppers add a subtle sweetness and crunch contrast to the flavorful meat sauce.
This pasta bake can accommodate various toppings according to preference, while ensuring meats are cooked beforehand and vegetables softened to avoid excess moisture. Substituting some pasta sauce with pizza sauce can enhance the flavor profile. It’s suitable for serving as a main dish for family meals or casual gatherings.
Leftovers reheat well and the dish can be customized with additional or alternate toppings for variety.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cavatappi pasta penne, or rotini
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 8 ounces Italian sausage mild or hot
- 8 ounces ground beef lean
- 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 oregano dried
- 2 jars pasta sauce 24 ounces each
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 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.
Notes
- Raw meats should be fully cooked before adding to the pasta bake to ensure safe consumption.
- Soften vegetables before baking to prevent excess water in the casserole.
- You can substitute up to 1 ½ cups of pasta sauce with pizza sauce to alter the flavor.
- Feel free to add other preferred pizza toppings to customize the dish.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 562 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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