Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting embrace of Pizza Pasta Bake, where al dente penne pasta meets rich marinara sauce, melty mozzarella, and savory pepperoni. Perfect for family dinners or cozy movie nights, this dish promises an explosion of flavors that will leave everyone smiling. Effortlessly prepared and customizable, it’s a delightful way to bring loved ones together around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 6 oz pepperoni slices
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil water in a pot and cook the penne pasta until al dente (about 8-10 minutes), then drain.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta with marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, half of the mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni slices; mix well.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and pour the pasta mixture into it, spreading evenly.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, adding more pepperoni if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg