Easy Pizza Pasta Bake - Easy Recipes For Dinner
Whenever I need a no-fuss meal that makes everyone at the table happy, I turn to this Easy Pizza Pasta Bake. It's that cozy blend of cheesy, saucy goodness that feels like a warm hug after a long day. We’re talking about the bold flavors of pepperoni, the gooey melt of mozzarella, and tender pasta all tangled up together. If you’ve ever stood in the kitchen wondering what you can throw together without a trip to the store, this is it. It’s quick enough for a busy Tuesday night but hearty enough for the weekend. You can even sneak in some veggies and no one will complain. Trust me, this is a weeknight lifesaver.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 12 oz rotini pasta (or any short pasta)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a big skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain any extra grease.
- Stir in the pizza sauce, marinara sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Let it bubble gently for a few minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and stir until everything’s cozy and well combined.
- Toss in half of the pepperoni, half the mozzarella, and all the Parmesan cheese. Stir again.
- Scoop everything into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella on top, then decorate with the rest of the pepperoni and the diced bell pepper.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until golden, bubbly, and impossible to resist.
- Garnish with fresh basil if you’re feeling fancy. Serve hot!