Loaded Pizza Spaghetti Bake (Print Version)

Cheesy spaghetti with classic pizza toppings, savory meat, and crisp bacon—comfort food for any occasion.

# Ingredients:

→ Pasta

01 - 225 grams spaghetti noodles

→ Protein

02 - 450 grams ground beef
03 - 180 grams cooked bacon crumbles
04 - 15 slices pepperoni

→ Cheese

05 - 200 grams mozzarella cheese, shredded

→ Vegetables

06 - 70 grams red onion, diced
07 - 30 grams mushrooms, sliced
08 - 30 grams black olives, sliced

→ Sauces

09 - 400 grams pizza sauce
10 - 680 grams pasta sauce

→ Seasonings

11 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
12 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
13 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
14 - 1 teaspoon seasoned salt

# Instructions:

01 - Prepare the spaghetti in boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, diced red onion, and sliced mushrooms. Sauté until the beef is thoroughly browned. Remove excess fat.
03 - Stir in Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, and seasoned salt into the browned beef and vegetable mixture.
04 - Add several slices of pepperoni, most of the cooked bacon crumbles, pizza sauce, and pasta sauce to the skillet. Combine and allow the mixture to simmer gently.
05 - Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce and toppings.
06 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the pasta. Top with the remaining bacon, diced onion, sliced black olives, sliced mushrooms, and remaining pepperoni slices.
07 - Transfer the skillet or pasta mixture to a baking dish. Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C for 10 minutes.
08 - Broil for an additional 2–3 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown. Serve warm.

# Notes:

01 - Italian sausage may be substituted for ground beef for a different flavor profile.
02 - Feel free to personalize with your preferred pizza toppings such as bell peppers or extra cheese.

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