Loaded Pizza Pasta
This hearty Loaded Pizza Pasta is packed with flavor and is sure to become a regular with your weeknight meal plan.
Servings 8
Baking Temp 350°F
Equipment
- 13x9-inch baking dish OR 2 8x8-inch baking dishes
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Large pot
- Large skillet
Ingredients
- 10 ounces medium shell pasta
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 14 oz jar pizza sauce
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 6.5 oz can sliced mushrooms, drained
- 1 3.8 oz can sliced black olives, drained
- 6 ounces sliced pepperoni
- 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Preheat and Spray
- Preheat oven to 350oF.
- Spray 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Preparation
- Cook pasta in large pot according to package directions.
- Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef, onion and bell pepper until beef is no longer pink (about 10 mins).
- Drain any excess grease.
- Add garlic, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, pizza sauce, tomatoes, mushrooms, olives and pepperoni.
- Heat until sauce begins to simmer.
- Combine the cooked pasta and sauce mixture; toss to blend thoroughly.
Combine and Bake
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake 25-30 minutes, until hot and bubbly and the cheese is melted thoroughly. Serve immediately.
Notes
Cooking for a small family? Make this according to the recipe, but bake half in an 8x8 baking dish and arrange the remaining ingredients in another 8x8 baking dish and freezer for later.
To freeze, complete all steps except for baking. Wrap casserole dish in foil and seal in a 2-gallon freezer bag. To bake, thaw completely in the refrigerator and then bake according to recipe.