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Pizza Pasta Bake

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Pizza Pasta Bake is the ultimate comfort food, combining savory Italian sausage, tangy pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and tender pasta baked to bubbly perfection. This easy Italian-American casserole is perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or family gatherings, and can be customized with your favorite pizza toppings for a hearty, cheesy meal everyone will love.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 1 large jar pizza sauce
  • Italian seasoning (to taste)
  • Red pepper flakes (to taste)
  • Garlic powder (to taste)
  • Oregano (to taste)
  • Cooked pasta of choice (such as rotini, penne, or ziti)
  • Shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Pepperoni slices (optional)
  • Warm garlic bread, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage and drain any excess fat.
  3. Stir in pizza sauce and season with Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and oregano to taste.
  4. Cook pasta according to package directions, then drain well.
  5. In a large bowl, combine pasta with the sausage and sauce mixture until evenly coated.
  6. In a baking dish, spread half the pasta mixture, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, add the remaining pasta, and top with more mozzarella.
  7. Arrange pepperoni slices on top if desired.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  9. Serve hot with warm garlic bread.

Notes

  • Substitute sausage with ground beef, chicken sausage, or turkey.
  • Add vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives for extra flavor and texture.
  • Mix in provolone cheese with mozzarella for a richer, creamier cheese layer.
  • Swap pizza sauce for marinara sauce if preferred.
  • This dish can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking for convenience.

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