Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Bake
This pepperoni pizza pasta bake is an easy meal that takes minimal prep and ingredients. Combining your favorite pizza flavors into a cheesy pizza pasta bake is a fun and delicious way to switch up the weekly dinner rotations.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 323kcal
Cost: Recipe $6.08 / Serving $0.76
Ingredients
- 16 ounces penne noodles ($0.98)
- 1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce ($1.52)
- 1 ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided ($1.50)
- ¼ cup mini pepperoni ($1.05)
- 1 can (2.25 ounces) sliced black olives, drained ($1.97)
Optional Toppings or Add-Ins
- Green bell pepper, diced
- Onion, diced
- Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Cook the pasta. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the penne according to package directions until al dente. Drain and return the pasta to the pot.
- Preheat and prepare. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Mix the pasta. Add the pizza sauce to the cooked pasta and toss until evenly coated.
- Add fillings. Stir in 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, half of the pepperoni, and half of the olives until evenly combined.
- Assemble. Spread the pasta mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Top and bake. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and olives. Bake for 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Pasta choice. Penne works well, but rotini or rigatoni can also be used.
- Texture tip. Cooking the pasta al dente helps prevent a mushy casserole.
- Pepperoni size. Quarter larger pepperoni slices for more even distribution.
- Make ahead. Assemble up to 2 days in advance, cover, and refrigerate. Let sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before baking and add a few extra minutes if baking cold.
- Storage and reheating. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat until warmed through before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 718mg | Potassium: 408mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 541IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 2mg
