Pizza Pasta (One Pot)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
556 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion
Pizza Pasta (One Pot)
Description
Pizza Pasta (One Pot) uses Italian sausage browned with half the pepperoni, mixed with hearty pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, sugar, onion and garlic powders, oregano, basil, and water. Rotini pasta cooks in this seasoned, flavorful mixture until tender, absorbing the tomato-rich sauce and meaty flavors.
After the pasta is cooked, the dish is topped with shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, and the remaining pepperoni, then broiled briefly to melt and brown the cheese, creating a nicely browned cheesy layer with a slight crisp from the pepperoni.
This one-pot method simplifies preparation and minimizes cleanup. The final dish blends the classic flavors of pizza—meat, tomato, and herbs—with pasta comfort food textures. Freshly chopped parsley can be sprinkled before serving for color and mild herbal notes.
While customizable with additional pizza toppings, the recipe highlights convenience and flavor harmony. Using an oven-proof skillet is important for the broiling step, and freshly grated cheeses enhance melt quality and taste.
Ingredients
- 8 oz Italian sausage no casings
- ½ cup pepperoni cut into bite size quarters
- 24 oz pasta sauce canned
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes with juices
- 2 TB sugar
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- 1 tsp basil dried
- 13 oz rotini dry
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- parsley optional, chopped, for garnish, fresh leaves
Instructions
- In a large oven-proof skillet, brown sausage over medium high heat, breaking it up as you brown, 3-5 min.
- Stir in half of the pepperoni until heated through, 1 min. Add pasta sauce, diced tomato with juices, sugar, onion, powder, garlic powder, oregano, and basil.
- Add 1 3/4 cups water, stir well, and add salt/pepper to taste.
- Add pasta and stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Immediately cover and reduce to simmer. Simmer until pasta is tender, about 14 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Top with mozzarella, parmesan, and remaining pepperoni. Place into oven, uncovered, and broil 1-2 min or just until cheese melts and bubbles.
- Serve immediately. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
Notes
- Use an oven-proof skillet such as a deep cast iron pan to broil the cheese topping safely.
- Customize with favorite pizza toppings like bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms by adding them when browning the sausage.
- Freshly grated mozzarella and Parmesan from blocks melt better and improve flavor compared to pre-shredded cheeses.
- This dish stores in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheats well by microwave or stovetop.
- Serve with French Bread or Garlic Cheese Bread to complement the meal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 556 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 556kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 1319mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 768mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 769IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 263mg | 26% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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