Super Easy Pizza Pasta Bake: Indulgent Comfort Food for All
Enjoy this Super Easy Pizza Pasta Bake, a delicious comfort food that brings together your favorite pizza flavors in a cozy pasta dish.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Meat
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, then drain excess fat.
- Stir in the pizza sauce, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to the meat.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the meat sauce in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour half of the mixture into a greased baking dish and sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Add the remaining pasta mixture on top, followed by the rest of the cheese and pepperoni slices.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add additional toppings like vegetables or different meats based on your preferences.
- Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version of this recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Super Easy Pizza Pasta Bake, pasta bake, comfort food, easy recipes