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May 13, 2025

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This Pizza Pasta Bake combines everything you love about pizza and pasta into one cheesy, saucy masterpiece. Al dente pasta is tossed in a savory tomato sauce with crispy pepperoni, garlic, and onion, then enriched with a splash of milk for added creaminess. Mozzarella and Parmesan melt into the sauce, coating the noodles with gooey goodness. The dish is then topped with more cheese and pepperoni and baked until bubbly and golden brown. It’s quick to prep, loaded with flavor, and sure to satisfy all your pizza-pasta cravings.

Pizza Pasta Bake
Pizza Pasta Bake
Pizza Pasta Bake
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Pizza Pasta Bake

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These Carbs Don't Count
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Ingredients

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Milk and 5 other allergens identified

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Instructions

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Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain the rest.
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In a pan over medium heat, add olive oil, garlic, onion, and chopped pepperoni. Sauté until onion is soft and pepperoni is crispy.
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Add tomato sauce and milk. Stir and bring to a simmer.
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Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
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Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until melted.
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Add cooked pasta and a splash of pasta water. Mix well until everything is combined.
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Transfer to an oven-safe dish. Top with more mozzarella and pepperoni.
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Bake at 375°F for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Reserved Pasta Water Magic 💧
    Save 1/2 cup of starchy pasta water before draining to help the sauce adhere better and create a silkier texture when mixing with the tomato sauce.
  • Pepperoni Crisp Technique 🍕
    Pat pepperoni slices dry with paper towels before adding to the dish to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent excess grease.
  • Cheese Layering Pro Tip 🧀
    Mix half the mozzarella into the pasta before baking, then sprinkle the remaining cheese on top for a perfect balance of melted and golden-brown cheese.
  • Flavor Depth Hack 🌶️
    Toast your garlic and onion powders in the olive oil for 30 seconds before adding other ingredients to unlock their deeper, more complex flavors.
  • Baking Dish Strategy 🥘
    Use a wider, shallower baking dish to maximize the crispy cheese-to-pasta ratio and ensure even heating throughout the dish.

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