Pizza Pasta

Pizza and pasta in one cheesy-baked casserole? Yes, please!

This is an easy pizza pasta recipe packed with all of the flavors of our fave pizzeria pie and a generous helping of cheese and pepperoni.

Pizza Pasta in a casserole dish with a spoon

Flavor: This recipe has all of the flavor of our favorite supreme pizza baked into a zesty pizza pasta bake.
Prep note: Cook the pasta until al dente (firm)—usually the lower end of cooking time on the package; it will cook more as it bakes in the oven.
Budget tip:
Time-Saving Tip: Skip the shredding; pre-shredded pizza cheese works just fine in this recipe! You can also use pre-cooked sausage in this recipe (you’ll still need to soften the peppers and onions).

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What You’ll Need To Make Pizza Pasta

Meat: Sausage adds lots of flavor, and ground beef is added to make it extra hearty. Use just one or the other if it’s what you have on hand.
- If using just beef, add a teaspoon of Italian seasoning as beef isn’t seasoned like sausage is.
Pasta: I love Cavatappi for this recipe as the curly shape holds up well, and the sauce and fixings are held in the curls. Other options are penne, ziti, or farfalle.
Vegetables: Use whatever veggies you like on pizza. We add bell peppers, but mushrooms and spinach are other great additions.
Sauce: I use pasta sauce, but you can replace up to 1 ½ cups with pizza sauce if you’d like. I find pizza sauce to be a bit sweeter, which is why I prefer at least some pasta sauce in this recipe.
Cheese: Use shredded mozzarella cheese or your favorite Italian cheese blend in this recipe.

Other Toppings to Try

Top this pizza pasta recipe with sliced mushrooms, sliced black olives, jalapenos, onions, sundried tomatoes, pineapple tidbits, or other pizza topping faves!

adding garlic and pepperes to cooked beef an onions to make Pizza Pasta sauce

adding ingredients together to make sauce for Pizza Pasta

How to Make Pizza Pasta (overview)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
Brown the meat. Add bell peppers and pasta sauce and simmer until thickened.
Combine in a baking dish and top with cheese and pepperoni.
Bake until golden and bubbly.

Like most baked casseroles, this recipe is great with breadsticks or crusty bread and a fresh side salad. Try Caesar salad or our favorite Italian salad (everyone loves this salad!).

top view of Pizza Pasta in a casserole dish

Storing Leftovers

Assemble pizza pasta ahead of time and refrigerate up to 48 hours before baking.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Portions can be frozen in freezer-safe containers for up to 4 months. The pasta will not be as firm, but it will still be delicious!

My Favorite Zesty Casseroles

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This pizza pasta bake combines the savory flavors of classic pizza with hearty pasta for a fun and satisfying meal.

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

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Preheat oven to 350°F.
Cook pasta el dente according to package directions. Drain well.
Meanwhile, brown onion, sausage, and beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain any fat.
Add in garlic and red and green peppers, and cook 2-3 minutes until tender. Add drained tomatoes, oregano, and pasta sauce. Stir well.
Combine pasta and tomato sauce and pour into a greased 9×13 pan. Top with cheese and pepperoni slices.
Bake 35-40 minutes uncovered or until cheese is melted and pasta is heated through.

You can replace up to 1 ½ cups of pasta sauce with pizza sauce if desired.
Add any toppings you’d like to this pasta bake. Raw meats should be cooked first and vegetables should be softened so they don’t make the casserole watery.

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Casserole, Dinner, Entree, Main Course, Pasta

Cuisine American, Italian

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