Delicious One Pot Pizza Pasta Bake Ready in 30 Minutes (Print version)
Saucy one pot pizza pasta bake with sausage, pepperoni, tender pasta, and a bubbly mozzarella top in 30 minutes.
# Ingredients:
For the pasta bake
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/2 lb (225 g) mild Italian sausage, casings removed if needed
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1/2 lb (225 g) lean ground beef
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1 small yellow onion, diced
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1 green bell pepper, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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24 oz (680 g) marinara sauce or pizza sauce
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2 cups (480 ml) low-sodium chicken broth or water
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10 oz (285 g) short pasta, such as penne, rotini, or bow ties
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1 1/2 cups (170 g) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
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3 oz (85 g) pepperoni, half chopped and half left in slices
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2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, optional
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley, for serving
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 425°F. Choose a wide oven-safe Dutch oven, braiser, or deep skillet with a tight-fitting lid.
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Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage and ground beef and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking them into crumbles, until no pink remains. Drain excess grease if needed.
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Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
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Stir in the marinara sauce, broth, dry pasta, Italian seasoning, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the pasta is just tender.
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Stir in 1/2 cup mozzarella and the chopped pepperoni. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella over the top, then add the sliced pepperoni and parmesan if using.
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Transfer the uncovered pot to the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Rest for 3-5 minutes, then finish with basil or parsley and serve warm.
# Good to know:
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Ready in about 30 minutes with no separate pasta pot.
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Use an oven-safe pot so the stovetop sauce can go straight into the oven.
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Add a splash of hot water if the sauce gets too thick before the pasta is tender.