Description
A cozy and comforting dish that combines the classic flavors of pizza and pasta, perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (any shape)
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Combine the cooked pasta, pizza sauce, half of the mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving, allowing those flavors to settle and develop.
Notes
You can prepare this dish a day ahead and refrigerate it. Use leftover veggies or different meats to customize.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg