Pizza Pasta Bake
This Pizza Pasta Bake is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that combines your favorite pizza flavors with comforting pasta and cheese. Perfect for busy families!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 16 ounce Rotini Pasta (or other shape)
- 24 ounce Marinara Sauce
- 3 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 pound Bulk Italian Sausage (optional)
- 1 cup Pepperoni slices (optional)
- 8 ounce Sliced Black Olives (optional)
- 1 Green Bell Pepper diced, optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
- If using Italian sausage, place in a frying pan and cook, breaking up the meat as you cook, over medium heat, until cooked through and no longer pink. Drain well on paper towels.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the marinara sauce. Pour into a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Top with the shredded mozzarella cheese, cooked Italian sausage (if using), and any other desired pizza toppings like pepperoni, olives, or bell pepper.
- Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10-15 minutes. Serve hot.
Notes
This Pizza Pasta Bake is a versatile dish. Feel free to customize with your favorite pizza toppings like mushrooms, onions, or different types of cheese.