Pizza Pasta Bake

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.

Author: These Carbs Don't Count

Category: Pasta

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 3 bowls

Calories: 523 kcal per serving

Ingredients

½ pound - pasta
1 tablespoon - olive oil
2 cloves - garlic
½ - onion
¾ cup - pepperoni
1 cup - tomato sauce
½ cup - milk
½ teaspoon - salt
¼ teaspoon - black pepper
½ teaspoon - garlic powder
½ teaspoon - onion powder
½ cup - mozzarella cheese
½ cup - Parmesan cheese
⅛ - Reserved pasta water
⅛ - Fresh parsley

Instructions

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