Pizza-Pasta-Bake
Pizza-Pasta-Bake is a delicious fusion of cheesy pasta and classic pizza flavors that will warm your heart and satisfy your cravings. This comforting dish features tender pasta enveloped in zesty pizza sauce, savory ground meat, and colorful veggies, all topped with a generous layer of melted cheese. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home, this easy-to-make recipe allows for customization based on your tastes and pantry staples. Enjoy every cheesy bite as you create memorable moments around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 2 cups pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (red, green, or yellow)
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat until fully cooked.
- Stir in the diced bell peppers and pizza sauce; mix well.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the meat mixture and fold in half of the cheese.
- Transfer everything into the prepared baking dish, top with the remaining cheese, cover with aluminum foil, and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg