Description
Pizza Pasta Bake is the ultimate comfort food that combines the cheesy goodness of pizza with hearty pasta. Picture delicious penne enveloped in rich marinara sauce, topped with gooey mozzarella and pepperoni, all baked until golden brown. This dish is perfect for cozy nights in or casual family dinners, ensuring everyone goes back for seconds! Easy to prepare and customize, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the penne in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, marinara sauce, and Italian seasoning.
- Mix in half of the mozzarella and pepperoni.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and top with remaining mozzarella, Parmesan, and pepperoni.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg