Pizza Pasta

This pizza pasta is a one pot meal made with pepperoni, sausage and plenty of cheese, all mixed with pasta in tomato sauce. An easy dinner that's family friendly and quick to make!

Course Main

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 470kcal

Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 lb mild Italian sausage casings removed
1/2 cup onion finely diced
3/4 cup mini pepperoni divided use
1 teaspoon minced garlic
24 ounce jar marinara sauce
2 1/2 cups water
salt and pepper to taste
12 ounces short pasta such as rotini or penne
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large, deep pan over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook for 4-5 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula, until browned.
Add the onion to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes or until translucent.
Add 1/2 cup of the pepperoni and the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add the marinara sauce, water, salt, pepper and pasta to the pot and bring to a simmer.
Cover the pot and cook over low heat for 12-14 minutes or until pasta is tender.
While the pasta is simmering, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
After the pasta is finished cooking, sprinkle the cheese over the top and arrange the remaining 1/4 cup of pepperoni on the cheese.
Bake for 4-5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

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Notes

You can use turkey or pork Italian sausage. I use mild sausage, but feel free to use hot if you like spice.
Can’t find mini pepperoni at your store? You can use chopped regular sized pepperoni instead.

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