Pizza Pasta Bake
Penne mixed with pizza sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni, then baked until bubbly and golden. A weeknight crowd-pleaser that feels indulgent but comes together in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 612
- Protein
- 28g
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Ingredients
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 5 oz pepperoni slices
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Boil penne in salted water until just shy of al dente, ~9 minutes.
- 2
Drain pasta and return to pot. Stir in marinara, pepperoni, garlic, and olive oil.
- 3
Transfer pasta mixture to a 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread evenly.
- 4
Top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- 5
Bake uncovered 12–14 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are bubbling.
- 6
Let rest 2 minutes, then serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- colander
- wooden spoon
- oven
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