Pizza pasta tastes just like a comforting sausage pepperoni pizza, but as a pasta casserole! Make supreme pizza pasta skillet with simple, adaptable ingredients and enjoy in under 30 minutes.
Total Time
25min
4.0
2 Ratings
Author: Mama Gourmand
Servings:
6
Ingredients
•
12
oz
Penne Pasta
or Rotini Pasta
•
2
tsp
Olive Oil
•
1
lb
Ground Italian Sausages
•
1
Small
Onion
, chopped
•
1
Green Bell Pepper
, chopped
•
2
cloves
Garlic
, minced
•
1
tsp
Dried Basil
•
1
tsp
Dried Oregano
•
as needed
Salt
•
as needed
Ground Black Pepper
•
4
cups
Crushed Tomatoes
•
1/2
cup
Chopped
Pepperoni Sausage
•
1 1/2
cups
Grated
Mozzarella Cheese
, divided
Cooking Instructions
1.
Boil Penne Pasta (12 oz) according to directions. Drain and set aside.
2.
Meanwhile, while the pasta is boiling, heat a large, oven-proof deep skillet over medium heat, and add Olive Oil (2 tsp). Cook the Ground Italian Sausages (1 lb) breaking up with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
3.
Add the Onion (1) and Green Bell Pepper (1). Cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the Garlic (2 cloves) and cook for 30 seconds longer.
4.
Stir in the Dried Basil (1 tsp), Dried Oregano (1 tsp), Salt (as needed), Ground Black Pepper (as needed), Crushed Tomatoes (4 cups), and Pepperoni Sausage (1/2 cup).
5.
Scrape up browned bits at the bottom of the pan and simmer for 5 minutes. Preheat the broiler.
6.
Stir in the half the cooked pasta and Mozzarella Cheese (1/2 cup). Toss to combine then add the remaining cooked pasta. Toss gently to combine.
7.
Sprinkle with remaining Mozzarella Cheese (1 cup) and pepperoni slices. Broil for 1-2 minutes or until pepperoni crisps and cheese bubbles.
8.
Serve your Pizza Pasta immediately. Enjoy!
Author's Notes
To lighten the dish, substitute turkey sausage. Ground beef may also be used in place of the sausage.
Skip the cheese to make the recipe dairy-free or lighten calories.
For low-carb pizza pasta, use keto pasta or substitute cauliflower rice.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
685
FAT
34.4 g
PROTEIN
32.3 g
CARBS
59.9 g
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