Supreme Pizza Pasta Bake
Loaded with your favorite pizza toppings, this Supreme Pizza Pasta Bake is an easy and delicious weeknight meal!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 753kcal
Ingredients
- 1 16-oz. package penne pasta
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 16 ounces bulk Italian sausage
- 1 medium white onion diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper diced
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 16-oz. container ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1½ tsp dried basil
- 6 ounces pepperoni diced
- 1 24-oz. jar marinara sauce
- 1½ cups mozzarella cheese grated
Instructions
- Cook the pasta for 2 minutes less than the package instructions; drain and set pasta aside.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Meanwhile, add the olive oil into a large cast iron skillet; place skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the Italian sausage, onion, bell pepper and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sausage is browned and onions have softened slightly. Drain grease from skillet.
- In a separate bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese and dried basil; stir until smooth.
- Add cooked pasta, diced pepperoni, marinara sauce and ricotta mixture to the skillet. Stir until well mixed.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
- Place skillet in oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until mozzarella has fully melted.
Nutrition
Calories: 753kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 2035mg | Potassium: 1001mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1742IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 459mg | Iron: 4mg
