Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Pizza Pasta Bake, where cheesy pasta meets zesty marinara and savory pepperoni. Perfect for family dinners or game nights, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that combines all your favorite pizza flavors in one hearty casserole. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, it’s sure to become a staple in your home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tsp olive oil (for sautéing optional veggies)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- If adding veggies like bell peppers or mushrooms, sauté them in olive oil until softened.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta with marinara sauce and Italian seasoning until well combined.
- Stir in half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, then transfer to a greased baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese and generously layer with pepperoni.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg