Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Pizza Pasta Bake, where creamy mozzarella meets hearty pasta and savory marinara. Perfect for game nights or cozy dinners, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that combines beloved pizza flavors with rich pasta goodness. Easy to prepare and customizable, it will have your family and friends coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the penne pasta in salted water until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté bell pepper and onion until softened. Add ground meat and cook until browned.
- Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce mixture in a large bowl.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the pasta mix, then half of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers, finishing with more cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg