Description
A delicious and easy pizza pasta bake that combines all your favorite pizza ingredients in a hearty pasta dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- In a skillet, cook Italian sausage over medium heat until browned; drain excess fat.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, sausage, pepperoni, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute any of your favorite pizza toppings.
- For extra flavor, add bell peppers or onions.
- This dish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 65 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams