Pizza Pasta Bake with Sausage
This Pizza Pasta Bake with Sausage combines the best of pizza and pasta for a dish that’s both hearty and satisfying. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 pound any shape pasta
- 1 (24 ounce) jar pasta sauce
- 4 ounces sliced pepperoni, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 ounces sliced black olives
- ½ sweet onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Boil the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, cooking until the sausage is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender. Stir in the sliced pepperoni, black olives, and cream cheese. Cook until the cream cheese has melted into the mixture. Pour in the pasta sauce and heat through.
- Return the drained pasta to the pot. Mix in the sausage and sauce mixture until well combined.
- Layer half of the pasta mixture in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the shredded mozzarella cheese. Add the remaining pasta mixture and top with the remaining cheese. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg