Supreme Pizza Pasta Bake
A delightful combination of pizza and pasta flavors, this Supreme Pizza Pasta Bake is an easy and comforting meal perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 8 oz. mini farfalle pasta (or any small pasta shape) You can use any small pasta shape like penne or rotini.
For the Sauce
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz. sliced mushrooms (bella or white)
- 1 lb. sausage (Italian, hot, sweet, etc.) Use your preferred type of sausage.
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 1 medium green bell pepper (chopped)
- 1.5 tsp dried oregano
- 1.5 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 24 oz. jar pasta sauce (or marinara)
- 3.5 oz. can sliced olives (drained, black or green)
For the Topping
- 8 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
- 15-28 slices pepperoni Adjust according to preference.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil.
- Place the sliced mushrooms in the skillet and cook for about five minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon, then add the chopped onions and bell peppers. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally for 8-10 minutes, until the sausage is cooked through. If there is excess grease, strain it off.
- Mix in the oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Pour in the pasta sauce and add the olives. Stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for five minutes.
Cooking
- While the sauce is cooking, cook the pasta just shy of al dente according to the package instructions. Then, drain the pasta.
- Mix the sauce with the pasta, ensuring everything is well-coated.
- Transfer the pasta mixture to a 9x13 baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the pasta, then spread the sliced pepperoni evenly over the cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling.
Notes
Let the bake cool for a few minutes before serving. You can top it with fresh basil or extra parmesan cheese if desired. Serve alongside a crisp salad or garlic bread. Feel free to swap out ingredients based on what you have at home.