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    Easy Pizza Pasta Bake

    February 15, 2021 by Stephen & Elise Compston, RD, LDs 65 Comments

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    This Easy Pizza Pasta Bake is the ultimate weeknight dish! Quick, customizable and crazy delicious, this recipe is a total crowd pleaser!

    This Easy Pizza Pasta Bake is a quick and easy family favorite!

    If "pizza" or "pasta" is in the name, we are ALWAYS game and this Easy Pizza Pasta Bake has got them both! It combines the classic pizza flavors you love with curly rotini pasta and is baked off until gooey cheesy, golden and bubbly. It not only is a pinch to make, it also freezes well for future meals!

    Perhaps our favorite thing about this recipe is that it comes together with the help of

    Recipe Notes

    Pick Your Pasta. Rotini is our favorite pasta for this dish, but fusilli, penne, casarecce, or any similar sized pasta will do!

    Prep Ahead. Stephen and I are big proponents of working smarter, not harder, when it comes to veggie prep. We slice and freeze veggies like bell peppers ahead of time which makes meals like this a pinch. No chopping required, simply grab, add, and bake! One question we inevitably get asked is "but don't peppers get mushy after being frozen?" and the answer is NO! Peppers are one of our favorite veggies to freeze because they retain the most fresh texture compared to other veggies. We really could talk about our pepper love for days!

    Save time by prepping veggies ahead and freezing for future use!

    Additional Add-Ins. We've picked some of our favorite "toppings" but the fun doesn't have to stop there! Crispy bacon, mushrooms, ground sausage, and caramelized onions all make incredible additions. Got little ones at home? Everyone can pick their favorites. Split pasta into smaller ramekins and each family member can be in charge of their own personal pizza bake.

    Cooking for Crowds. This dish can EASILY be doubled or tripled for larger groups and freezes well. We make two batches at a time - one to enjoy right away and one to freeze for a future meal!

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    5 from 54 votes

    Easy Pizza Pasta Bake

    A family-friendly favorite, this dish combines everyone's favorite foods into one upgraded, easy weeknight dish!
    Prep Time25 minutes mins
    Cook Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time55 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Italian
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 446kcal

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups dry rotini pasta
    • 4 ½ cups marinara sauce
    • 3 oz uncured pepperoni
    • 2 bell peppers, any color sliced into thin strips
    • ½ cup black olives sliced
    • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
    • ¾ cup shredded parmesan or asiago cheese
    • ¾ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
    • ½ teaspoon each, dried garlic and onion powders

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
    • Cook pasta until al dente. Drain well and combine with marinara sauce, sliced peppers, olives, pepperoni, dry seasonings, and ¾ of the cheese. Stir together until well mixed.
    • Pour pasta into a 9x13 baking dish and garnish with remaining cheese and additional pepperoni slices. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until cheese is golden and bubbly.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 446kcal

    Looking for more family friendly meals? You'll love our Sheet Pan Pineapple Chicken and Better-Than-Takeout Chicken Chow Mein!

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    1. Chanse J Taylor

      April 03, 2025 at 12:15 pm

      5 stars
      This looks like a really tasty meal. I am not much of a cook, but this seems easy enough for me to do. Pizza is one of my favorite foods and I would love to try it!

      Reply
    2. Margaret

      March 25, 2025 at 6:19 am

      5 stars
      This looks amazing!!! I will definitely be making this with my roommate soon. Cheap and easy sounds good in my books!!

      Reply
    3. ZaMya Terrell

      March 18, 2025 at 5:19 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe was very easy to make and very tasty!!!

      Reply
    4. Conner Hall

      March 18, 2025 at 12:42 pm

      5 stars
      This looks like a really simple and tasty dinner that will be easy and affordable for me to make. I do not cook much but this is definitely going to be cooked this weekend. Thank you for sharing these!

      Reply
    5. Arianna Brown

      February 18, 2025 at 11:25 am

      5 stars
      I made this meal with my family Saturday!! So quick and extremely easy to make! Love this!

      Reply
    6. Arianna Brown

      February 18, 2025 at 11:22 am

      5 stars
      I made this dish with my family Saturday! So easy to make and sooo delicious!

      Reply
    7. Brooke Smith

      January 21, 2025 at 11:28 am

      5 stars
      This seems like an easy and quick meal! I can not wait to try this when I get the opportunity!

      Reply
    8. Elise Jurkovic

      November 15, 2024 at 9:35 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe looks so good and like an easy make! I love a simple fun meal you can put together and feel good eating! I definitely will be trying this over my next break!

      Reply
    9. Catalina Durhan

      November 15, 2024 at 1:35 pm

      5 stars
      Pizza and pasta are two of my favorite foods! I can't wait to try this meal, not to mention, it's convenient and easy to make!

      Reply
    10. Simone Smith

      November 07, 2024 at 8:22 am

      5 stars
      This seems like a simple and classy baked dish to make when you have company. I think it would be great paired with a good wine and a charcuterie board!

      Reply
    11. Aidan McKeon

      August 22, 2024 at 8:14 am

      5 stars
      I made this recipe for my roommates and me and we loved it. It made for an easy meal that will most likely become a repeat classic, perfect for prepping meals throughout the week and powering through long nights of studying. It's a great recipe that is both easy and convenient.

      Reply
    12. Allie Lekai

      August 21, 2024 at 11:31 am

      This meal looks so amazing! Pizza and pasta are two of my favorite foods, and I can't wait to try this as soon as I am home!

      Reply
    13. Kaitlyn Murphy

      April 19, 2024 at 6:49 pm

      This is the perfect meal to make for me and my roommates!! We love pizza and pasta, so I knew it would be delicious. It doesn't take too long to make either!! Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
    14. Aerianna Wolford

      April 19, 2024 at 12:14 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for my friends this past weekend and it was a big hit! Pasta and pizza are my favorite foods so this was a great combination of both. I can't wait to make this for my parents this summer!

      Reply
    15. Abi Martin

      April 18, 2024 at 9:41 am

      5 stars
      Wow! When I was scrolling through your website looking for recipes to try over the summer when I finally have access to a kitchen again, I stumbled across this one. This may be the very first thing that I make once I get home because it combines my two favorite things, pasta and pizza! Thank you for sharing your recipes I can't wait to make them for my family and I this summer!

      Reply
    16. Kimora Jenkins

      April 16, 2024 at 7:31 pm

      I am a lover girl of pizza and pasta! I absolutely give it a 10/10 it looks so good, I can not wait to make it!

      Reply
    17. Fiona Burnash

      April 15, 2024 at 11:35 am

      My roommates and I both love pizza and pasts so this seems like the perfect recipe. We will definitely be making it soon. This is a 10/10 rating from me. This is a very convenient recipe for a college student.

      Reply
    18. Ferran Jackson

      April 04, 2024 at 9:53 am

      5 stars
      This dish looks delicious! As a college student, I have been trying to find quick, easy, and affordable dinners that I can make instead of eating out and this is perfect! I made this last night for me and my roommates dinner and she’s a very picky eater and she loved it! (Even with the veggies lol)

      Reply
    19. Gracyn Runion

      March 21, 2024 at 12:51 pm

      5 stars
      WOW! I am so excited to try this when I go home from college. My family are big pizza/pasta lovers so I think everyone, including my picky sister, would be able to enjoy this! This is also easy enough for someone as unskilled as me to accomplish! LOVE IT!

      Reply
    20. Gage Dyche

      March 20, 2024 at 8:47 am

      5 stars
      All I have to say is WOW! Cooked this for my family when I was home on spring break from college. Super easy to make and was delicious, 10/10 would recommend it if you are a fan of pizza and pasta. Never would have thought to blend the two but it makes for a delicious and filling meal! Give this one a go!

      Reply
    21. Karen Conrad

      March 18, 2024 at 1:35 pm

      5 stars
      As a college student and a mother/wife, this is something I think I will try that is easy and my family would love.

      Reply
    22. Sydney-Belle Martinez

      February 27, 2024 at 10:26 am

      5 stars
      I love pizza and this seems like a perfect meal for college students to feed you and your roommates! I can not wait to try this!!

      Reply
    23. tiffany huang

      February 22, 2024 at 12:06 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is absolutely smart! As someone who adores pizza and pasta, the idea of combining both is simply perfect, can't wait to try this recipe!

      Reply
    24. Madison Brasche

      February 22, 2024 at 7:38 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is so creative! I love both pizza and pasta, so combining the two is perfect!! I can not wait to try!

      Reply
    25. Miranda Rose

      February 08, 2024 at 9:19 am

      5 stars
      Myself and my roommate can not wait to try this recipe this Sunday for dinner. It looks very delicious. Also very easy and step-by-step for a college student. Living in a dorm this is very accessible for me to try. Can't wait to taste how delicious it is.

      Reply
    26. Milan Comeaux

      February 08, 2024 at 9:19 am

      5 stars
      I can not wait to try this out for Easter when I return home. I love pizza and pasta, so combining the two would be an amazing idea. I love the step-by-step process. This recipe seems simple and fun. I know my family would love this as well.

      Reply
    27. Olivia Hermance

      January 25, 2024 at 8:56 am

      5 stars
      I think this is a great meal and it is easy yet so delicious. Especially with being in college I think I could have this meal over and over again! I encourage others to try this meal as well.

      Reply
    28. Olivia Hermance

      January 25, 2024 at 8:52 am

      5 stars
      Me and my college roommates made this meal last night for dinner and it was so easy yet so delicious. It was the perfect meal for us and I totally recommend this meal for anyone who can't decide what to eat for dinnner!

      Reply
    29. Lucas Lupinski

      November 14, 2023 at 3:58 pm

      5 stars
      I am absolutely looking to making this recipe over Thanksgiving break. I love how this dish can be made in any size and with any sort of ingredients you want. I am also surprised that peppers retain their fresh texture after being in the freezer. I also liked how you are using both parmesan and mozzarella cheese. I am very excited to try this!

      Reply
    30. AnneMarie Fonner

      November 02, 2023 at 11:50 am

      5 stars
      I absolutely LOVED this recipe! My two roommates and I made it and it was a hit! Severed with Texas toast it was the perfect Sunday night supper!

      Reply
    31. AnneMarie Fonner

      November 02, 2023 at 11:46 am

      My two roommates and I made this on a Sunday night. It was ABSOLUTELY delicious! Severed with Texas toast it made for the perfect Sunday night dinner!

      Reply
    32. Mia

      September 05, 2023 at 4:48 pm

      5 stars
      I couldn’t pick just one item to make on the website so of course I had to make a breakfast and I dinner. I made the carrot cake oatmeal and it was absolutely amazing. I also made the pizza oven bake for my roomates and I and we could not stop eating it. I also sent the website to my mom and she is so excited to make so many new things.

      Reply
    33. Francesca DeSarno

      August 27, 2023 at 4:03 pm

      5 stars
      My two roommates and I made this for Sunday dinner and it was amazing! We used an Italian blend cheese and it tied it all together! We served it with salad and texas toast, every one of us had a clean plate at the end after seconds!

      Reply
    34. Allyson Lewis

      August 27, 2023 at 11:11 am

      My roommates and I love this recipe and can not wait to make it again! So easy and delicious!

      Reply
    35. Morgan

      August 23, 2023 at 11:47 am

      5 stars
      This looks amazing! I would love to try this one out one day for my family!

      Reply
    36. Victoria Prude

      April 26, 2023 at 8:06 pm

      5 stars
      I can't wait to try and make this pizza pasta! It will definitely be on my list of meals to make for my roommates and I!!

      Reply
    37. Colton Phillippi

      March 28, 2023 at 1:03 pm

      5 stars
      Made this over Spring Break for dinner at a friends house, was a huge hit! We used black olives, pepperoni, and banana peppers as toppings, and it did not disappoint. Will definitely be making this again when I get back home.

      Reply
    38. Jailah Oliver

      March 24, 2023 at 7:48 am

      5 stars
      I am not a big cooker but I would love to make this dish. I am a huger lover of pizza like dishes and pasta.

      Reply
    39. Mary Wells Brice

      November 13, 2022 at 9:49 am

      I love pasta and pizza, i cant wait to try it when I go home for thanksgiving.

      Reply
      • Stephen & Elise Compston, RD, LDs

        November 20, 2022 at 9:32 am

        Hi Mary, we hope you love the pasta bake!

        Reply
    40. Madison Rodriguez

      October 24, 2022 at 8:01 pm

      5 stars
      This dish was so easy and SO GOOD!! 1000000/10!!

      Reply
      • Stephen & Elise Compston, RD, LDs

        November 20, 2022 at 9:55 am

        Hi Madison, we are so glad the recipe was a hit! Thank you so much for the feedback!

        Reply
    41. Madison Rodriguez

      October 24, 2022 at 7:43 pm

      5 stars
      Made this and it was so good!! 100000/10!!!!!!! ❤️❤️

      Reply
    42. Zoe Mauldin

      October 21, 2022 at 10:09 am

      5 stars
      Me and my roomate are HUGE pizza lovers. This recipe looks delicious. I can not wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Stephen & Elise Compston, RD, LDs

        November 20, 2022 at 9:55 am

        Hi Zoe, we are so glad to hear this and hope you love the bake!

        Reply
    43. sophie kamplain

      September 06, 2022 at 11:58 am

      5 stars
      SO amazing and easy!!

      Reply
      • Stephen & Elise Compston, RD, LDs

        September 06, 2022 at 2:13 pm

        Hi Sophie, thank you for the feedback! We're so happy you loved it!

        Reply
    44. Macie Fanning

      September 02, 2022 at 5:55 pm

      5 stars
      Me and my roommate tried this recipe and absolutely loved it. Definitely perfect for a weeknight meal for two college kids!

      Reply
      • Stephen & Elise Compston, RD, LDs

        September 06, 2022 at 2:13 pm

        Hi Macie! Thanks for the feedback. We are SO happy to hear that it was a hit!

        Reply
    45. Caroline Cooper

      August 30, 2022 at 7:37 pm

      5 stars
      Pasta and pizza are my favorite foods. I love that you've put the two together in a healthy way!

      Reply
      • Stephen & Elise Compston, RD, LDs

        September 06, 2022 at 2:08 pm

        Thank you Caroline! They are our two favorites as well! We hope you enjoy.

        Reply
    46. Avril Sharp

      August 30, 2022 at 11:39 am

      5 stars
      SO SO GOOD

      Reply
      • Stephen & Elise Compston, RD, LDs

        August 30, 2022 at 12:19 pm

        Hi Avril thank you so much for the positive feedback! We are so glad you enjoyed!

        Reply
    47. Janley

      February 15, 2022 at 8:36 am

      5 stars
      when baking from frozen, what are the baking instructions?

      Reply
      • Stephen & Elise Compston, RD, LDs

        February 15, 2022 at 10:04 am

        Hi Janley! If baking right from the freezer we recommend heating at 350 for 45-60 minutes (maybe a bit more if using a very deep dish). If your casserole is partially defrosted (or was popped in the fridge overnight) it may take about 25-30 minutes. We hope that helps!

        Reply
    48. Adam

      July 16, 2021 at 3:50 pm

      5 stars
      Easily earned a spot on our “go-to” list. Full of flavor, and easy to customize to your own liking. We have a very picky nine year old, and he cleared his plate! Thanks for this recipe!

      Reply
      • Stephen & Elise Compston, RD, LDs

        July 18, 2021 at 8:59 pm

        Hi Adam, this made our day, thank you! We're so glad it was a hit with the whole family!

        Reply
    49. Joyce K Bondra

      February 17, 2021 at 3:47 pm

      5 stars
      This is really a super creative recipe! I like my pasta and Kevin likes his pizza . But we need something a bit more exciting for dinner. With this dish, we will both be happy!

      Reply
      • Stephen & Elise Compston, RD, LDs

        February 18, 2021 at 3:55 pm

        Thank you so much! We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

        Reply
    50. Jessi Holden

      February 17, 2021 at 2:51 am

      5 stars
      So easy and really tasty!!

      Reply
      • Stephen & Elise Compston, RD, LDs

        February 17, 2021 at 11:24 am

        Oh thank you Jessi! So glad you enjoyed it!!!

        Reply
    51. Judy Mische

      February 16, 2021 at 3:36 pm

      5 stars
      Made this after trying it at a friend’s house. It is easy peasy to pull together and the family loves it!

      Reply
      • Stephen & Elise Compston, RD, LDs

        February 17, 2021 at 11:32 am

        Amazing! Thanks to your friend and big thanks to you for making it for your fam!

        Reply
    52. Garey

      February 16, 2021 at 3:31 pm

      5 stars
      Pizza Bake???? OMG!!!!

      Reply
      • Stephen & Elise Compston, RD, LDs

        February 17, 2021 at 11:32 am

        You know it!!! Hope you enjoy!

        Reply
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