For a spicier kick, use hot Italian sausage or add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce. Feel free to experiment with different pizza toppings such as mushrooms, ham, or pineapple. To make ahead, assemble the bake and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking. Add 10-15 minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
Pizza Pasta Bake with Sausage
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME30 mins
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TOTAL TIME40 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS321
A delightful marriage of pizza and pasta, this bake is a crowd-pleaser that's both comforting and customizable. Featuring classic pizza toppings like sausage, pepperoni, and olives, all nestled in a rich tomato sauce with your favorite pasta, it's a guaranteed family favorite.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate71 g
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Cholesterol84 mg
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Fiber11 g
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Protein36 g
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Saturated Fat14 g
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Sodium1721 mg
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Sugar5 g
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Fat37 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View 10 mins Cook pasta according to package directions in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. (8-12 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View 15 mins While pasta is cooking, brown Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced green bell pepper and onion; cook until sausage is cooked through and vegetables are softened. Stir in pepperoni, olives, cream cheese, and pasta sauce. Simmer until heated through and cream cheese is melted. (15 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View 2 mins Drain cooked pasta and return it to the pot. Add sausage mixture and stir to combine thoroughly. (2 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View 5 mins Pour half of the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese. Top with remaining pasta and the rest of the mozzarella. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and add pepperoni slices, if desired. (5 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View 15 mins Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, and the pasta is heated through. (15 minutes)
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Amelia Jacobscassin
Dec 6, 2024I made this for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone asked for the recipe.
Thad Murphy
Nov 17, 2024This is now a staple in our house. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Wanda Schuster
Sep 25, 2024I thought it was a little bland, so I added some extra Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
Gregory Rodriguez
Sep 19, 2024The cream cheese adds such a nice creaminess to the sauce!
Alycia Buckridge
Jun 7, 2024My family isn't a huge fan of olives, so I left them out and it was still great.
Eda Schmidt
Apr 20, 2024So easy to make and very customizable. I added some mushrooms and used a spicy Italian sausage.
Laura Oconnell
Feb 21, 2024Next time I'll try using different pasta shapes, like rotini or shells.
Melany Daniel
Jun 22, 2023My kids absolutely loved this! It's a great way to use up leftover pizza toppings.