Pizza Pasta Bake
The ultimate family-favorite feast, our easy Italian Pizza Pasta Bake recipe blends pepperoni and mozzarella into a saucy noodle casserole!
Servings 8
Calories 517kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound rotini pasta (or fusilli pasta)
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 4 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 6 ounces pepperoni slices
- 1 medium yellow onion peeled and chopped
- 2 green bell peppers cored and chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9-inch x 13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini and cook according to the package directions until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain the water and return the pasta to the pot.
- Add the spaghetti sauce, 2 cups of mozzarella, 1 cup of pepperoni, half of the onion, and half of the bell pepper. Stir to combine.
- Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella on top of the pasta. Layer the remaining pepperoni, onion, and bell pepper on top of the cheese. Then, sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella over the casserole.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from the oven and serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 517kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 1095mg | Potassium: 552mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 857IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 317mg | Iron: 2mg