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Pizza pasta bake

Pizza pasta bake is the combination of two family favorites. Stuffed with mozzarella, pepperoni, fresh basil and tomatoes, this pasta bake is a hit! 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 - 6
Calories: 350 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the pizza pasta bake sauce
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves crushed
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 400 g (14 oz) tomato puree (alternatively use chopped tomatoes and a tablespoon of tomato paste)
  • handful fresh basil leaves and stalks
  • Pinch of sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste
For the pizza pasta bake
  • 500 g (1lb) Fussili pasta (cooked + reserve 1 cup of cooking water)
  • 100 g (3.5oz) pepperoni/salami
  • 1-2 cups grated/shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Handful fresh basil leaves chopped

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat the oven to 200ºC/400ºF. 
  2. To make the sauce, sweat the onions, garlic and oregano in a few tablespoons of olive oil until soft and translucent. 
  3. Add the tomatoes, basil (I use a medium bunch that I can remove from the sauce once cooked) and seasoning and allow to simmer for 5 minutes until slightly reduced. Adjust seasoning if necessary. 
  4. Slice 3/4 of the pepperoni/salami (reserving a few slices for presentation).
  5. Add the cooked pasta (and stir in some of the reserved pasta cooking water).  Add the sliced salami to the pasta with the sliced basil. 
  6. Transfer half of the pasta to an oven-proof dish, add half of the cheese then the remainder of the pasta and cheese. Top with the rest of the pepperoni/salami and place in the oven to bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted. 
  7. Remove from the oven, top with more basil and serve. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 350kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 3g (5%) Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 473mg (20%) Potassium 570mg (16%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 430IU (9%) Vitamin C 9.1mg (10%) Calcium 224mg (22%) Iron 2.8mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4- 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories 350

% Daily Value*

Calories 350kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 59g 20%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 3g 5%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 473mg 20%
Potassium 570mg 12%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 430IU 9%
Vitamin C 9.1mg 10%
Calcium 224mg 22%
Iron 2.8mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.