Description
This One-Pot Pizza Pasta is a delightful fusion of pizza flavors in a comforting pasta dish. It’s a quick and easy recipe that the whole family will love, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage or ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
- 12 ounces short pasta (penne or rotini)
Toppings and Garnish:
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the Skillet: Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Cook Meat and Onions: Add the sausage or ground beef and onion. Cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add Flavor: Stir in garlic, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, seasonings, and water/broth.
- Cook Pasta: Stir in uncooked pasta, bring to a boil, then simmer until pasta is tender.
- Finish Dish: Stir in pepperoni and mozzarella. Top with remaining cheese, cover, and cook until melted. Garnish and serve.
Notes
- You can customize with your favorite pizza toppings like mushrooms, olives, or bell peppers.
- Use turkey pepperoni or omit for a lighter version.
- Leftovers reheat well and make a great next-day lunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
