Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this delightful Pizza Pasta Bake. Layers of tender pasta, zesty pizza sauce, and gooey cheese come together to create a dish that’s not just a meal but an experience. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy family night, this recipe is sure to please everyone at the table. With customizable toppings and an inviting aroma, you’ll want to make this again and again!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cooked Italian sausage (crumbled)
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- Cook the penne pasta in salted water until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions and bell peppers until soft. Stir in crumbled sausage until browned.
- Add pizza sauce to the skillet, mixing well before folding in the cooked pasta.
- Layer half of the pasta mixture in the baking dish, sprinkle with half of the mozzarella, then add the remaining mixture followed by more cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow it to cool slightly before serving to enjoy every delicious bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg