Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Pizza Pasta Bake, where cheesy goodness meets hearty pasta. This dish brings together familiar flavors of pizza in a warm, baked casserole, perfect for family dinners or game nights. With gooey mozzarella, zesty pizza sauce, and your favorite toppings, it’s an easy meal that guarantees smiles all around. Get ready for a delightful culinary experience that requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers (or vegetables of choice)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Cook the penne pasta in boiling water until al dente. Drain without rinsing.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, chopped veggies, and Italian seasoning.
- Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving; garnish if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 30mg