Description
A delightful dish that combines the joy of pizza with the comforting warmth of pasta, perfect for family dinners and casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup sliced olives
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta until al dente, then drain.
- Mix the ricotta, half of the mozzarella, and half of the Parmesan with seasoning.
- Layer pizza sauce in a dish, add pasta, pepperoni, bell peppers, and olives.
- Top with remaining cheeses.
- Bake covered for 20 minutes, then uncover for 10-15 until golden.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ingredients based on dietary preferences, and don’t hesitate to experiment with toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pizza, pasta, bake, family dinner, comfort food