Loaded Pizza Spaghetti Bake (Print Version)
Spaghetti tossed with ground beef, pizza sauce, pepperoni, bacon, and gooey mozzarella. Comfort food favorite.
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta Base
01 -
225 grams spaghetti noodles
→ Proteins
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450 grams ground beef
03 -
1.5 cups cooked bacon crumbles
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15 slices pepperoni
→ Vegetables
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1/2 red onion, diced
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1/4 cup mushrooms, sliced
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1/4 cup black olives, sliced
08 -
1/4 cup bell pepper, diced
→ Sauces
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400 grams pizza sauce
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680 grams pasta sauce
→ Cheese
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2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
→ Seasonings
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon seasoned salt
# Instructions:
01 -
Boil the spaghetti in a large pot of salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain thoroughly.
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While spaghetti is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, diced red onion, sliced mushrooms, and diced bell pepper. Sauté until the beef is fully browned and vegetables are softened. Drain excess fat.
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Stir in Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, and seasoned salt to evenly coat the beef and vegetables.
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Add several pepperoni slices, most of the bacon crumbles, pizza sauce, and pasta sauce to the skillet. Stir to blend all ingredients and let simmer gently for 3–5 minutes.
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Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss thoroughly to combine with sauce, beef, and vegetables.
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Transfer the spaghetti mixture to a baking dish. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the top. Garnish with remaining bacon, onions, black olives, bell peppers, and the rest of the pepperoni.
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Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C for 10 minutes. Switch to broil for an additional 2–3 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
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Remove from the oven and serve warm.
# Notes:
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Italian sausage can be substituted for ground beef if preferred. Incorporate any additional pizza toppings as desired for a personalized dish.