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    Home » Recipes

    Easy Pizza Pasta Bake

    February 15, 2021 by Stephen & Elise Compston, RD, LDs 28 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 23 votes

    Easy Pizza Pasta Bake

    A family-friendly favorite, this dish combines everyone's favorite foods into one upgraded, easy weeknight dish!
    Prep Time25 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time55 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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    Comments

    1. 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
    2. 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
    3. 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
    4. Madison Rodriguez

      October 24, 2022 at 7:43 pm

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

      Reply
    5. 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
    6. 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
    7. 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
    8. 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
    9. 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
    10. Janley

      February 15, 2022 at 8:36 am

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

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      • 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
    11. 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
    12. 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
    13. 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
    14. 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
    15. 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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