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This Pizza Pasta Bake is a comforting, family-friendly casserole that combines the flavors of pizza and pasta. Made with Italian sausage, marinara and pizza sauces, gooey mozzarella, and your favorite pizza toppings, it’s perfect for weeknights or potlucks.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 pound ground Italian sausage

1 yellow onion, minced

1 green bell pepper, diced

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

3 cloves garlic, minced

12 ounces rotini noodles

2 cups marinara sauce

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup pizza sauce

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1 cup pizza toppings of your choice (pepperoni, black olives, mushrooms, etc.)

Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  2. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage and onion, cooking for 3–5 minutes while breaking up the meat.
  3. Add diced green bell pepper and cook until sausage is fully browned. Stir in Italian seasoning and garlic, cooking for 30–60 seconds. Remove from heat and drain excess grease if needed.
  4. Salt the boiling water, then add rotini and cook for 1 minute less than package instructions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
  5. In the same pan, combine the cooked pasta, ½ cup reserved pasta water, marinara sauce, Parmesan cheese, and the sausage mixture. Stir until well combined. Add more pasta water if needed.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a 9×13-inch casserole dish. Spread pizza sauce evenly on top, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and add your desired pizza toppings.
  7. Cover with greased foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley if desired.

Notes

  • You can assemble the dish ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit sausage or replace with plant-based meat.
  • Use cooking spray on the foil to prevent cheese from sticking.
  • Leftovers store well in the fridge for 3 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
  • Try different pasta shapes like penne, fusilli, or rigatoni.

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