Best 7 Easy Pizza Macaroni Bake Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary adventure with our versatile Pizza Macaroni Bake, a delectable dish that seamlessly blends the comforting flavors of macaroni and cheese with the tantalizing zest of pizza. This all-in-one meal is a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring tender macaroni enveloped in a velvety cheese sauce, topped with a medley of savory pizza toppings. Explore a trio of mouthwatering variations: the classic pepperoni pizza macaroni bake, bursting with spicy pepperoni and gooey mozzarella; the veggie-packed pizza macaroni bake, a vibrant mix of bell peppers, mushrooms, and spinach, topped with a sprinkle of zesty Parmesan; and the creamy pesto pizza macaroni bake, where nutty pesto joins forces with succulent chicken and a blanket of mozzarella cheese. Each recipe promises a unique flavor journey, ensuring satisfaction for every palate.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PIZZA MACARONI BAKE



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What do you get when you combine macaroni and cheese with pizza fixings? This hearty, family-pleasing casserole! It's so easy and so tasty. -Nancy Porterfield, Gap Mills, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (7-1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese dinner mix
6 cups water
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Set the cheese packet from dinner mix aside. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add macaroni; cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Drain macaroni; stir in the contents of cheese packet. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Top with the beef mixture, pizza sauce, pepperoni and mozzarella cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 827mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

PIZZA PASTA CASSEROLE



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Kids will line up for this zippy pizza-flavored dish. The recipe makes two casseroles, so you can serve one to your family right away and keep the other in the freezer for another night. -Nancy Scarlett, Graham, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 casseroles (10 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
3-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
1 package (16 ounces) spiral or cavatappi pasta, cooked and drained
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
8 ounces sliced pepperoni

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and pasta. , Transfer to 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle with cheese. Arrange pepperoni over the top. , Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casseroles; cover and freeze up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake as directed, increasing time to 35-40 minutes or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 545mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

MACARONI AND CHEESE PIZZA BAKE



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This is a great combination of mac 'n cheese and pizza that my kids love eating. It's a snap to make and the adults love it too!

Provided by Chad

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (7.25 ounce) packages macaroni and cheese mix
½ cup butter
½ cup milk
2 eggs, beaten
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 (16 ounce) jar pizza sauce (such as Prego® Traditional Italian Sauce)
1 (4 ounce) package sliced pepperoni, or to taste
dried oregano, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and return pasta to pot. Add butter, milk, and cheese mix to macaroni; stir until evenly mixed.
  • Stir eggs into macaroni and cheese until incorporated. Add 1 cup mozzarella cheese; stir until just combined.
  • Spread macaroni and cheese mixture into the prepared baking dish; top with pasta sauce. Sprinkle the remaining 2 cups mozzarella cheese over sauce. Cover the cheese layer with pepperoni and season with oregano.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 519.5 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 127.3 mg, Fat 27.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 1310.5 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

IMPOSSIBLY EASY PIZZA BAKE



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Craving pizza? Just add milk to Original Bisquick™ mix and you'll make quick work of a pizza bake that's in the oven in less than 20 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 1/3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix (from a 2 lb 8 oz box)
1 cup milk
1 jar (14 oz) pizza sauce
1 package (7 oz) sliced pepperoni
1 bag (8 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese (2 cups)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix and milk until soft dough forms. Drop half of dough by spoonfuls* evenly in bottom of baking dish (dough will not completely cover bottom of dish).
  • Drizzle about 1 cup pizza sauce over dough. Arrange half of the pepperoni slices evenly over sauce. Top with 1 cup of the cheese. Repeat layers with remaining dough, pizza sauce, pepperoni and cheese.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown, biscuits in center are cooked and cheese in center is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1310 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 2 1/2 g

PIZZA PASTA CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Pizza Pasta Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cindi M Bauer

Categories     Meat

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 (32 ounce) jar traditional spaghetti sauce
8 ounces spiral shaped pasta, cooked and drained
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
4 ounces sliced pepperoni

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook beef and onion; drain off fat.
  • In a greased 2-1/2 quart casserole baking dish, add the beef/onion mixture.
  • Add the spaghetti sauce, and stir.
  • Add the cooked pasta, 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese and pepperoni; and stir.
  • Sprinkle the remaining cheese ontop.
  • Cover, and bake 30 minutes in a 350 degree oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.5, Fat 23.8, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 77.5, Sodium 1044.5, Carbohydrate 37.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 12.2, Protein 25.9

EASY PIZZA-PASTA BAKE



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Save some time when you prepare this Easy Pizza-Pasta Bake! Follow this fun, simple recipe for a delicious entrée any night of the week.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings, about 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1 each small green and red pepper, chopped
1-1/2 cups CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
1-1/2 cups OSCAR MAYER Pepperoni slices
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, divided
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding peppers to the boiling water for the last 2 min.; drain. Return to pan. Stir in pasta sauce, pepperoni, Parmesan and 1/4 cup of each shredded cheese.
  • Spoon into 8- or 9-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining shredded cheese. Cool. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, then Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil. Freeze up to 2 months. Refrigerate overnight to thaw.
  • Heat oven 375°F. Remove foil and plastic wrap from baking dish; re-cover dish with foil. Bake 55 min. or until heated through, uncovering for the last 10 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 1090 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 21 g

EASY PIZZA PASTA CASSEROLE (OAMC)



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This is a kid pleaser-very cheesy and topped with pepperoni. It makes 2 large (9x13) casseroles or 4 small ones; I often divide it in fourths and freeze 3. This originally came from TOH's Quick Cooking.

Provided by Kaarin

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs ground beef or 2 lbs ground venison
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
16 ounces rotini pasta, cooked and drained
5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (20 oz)
8 ounces sliced pepperoni

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef, onion, garlic and seasoning in oil.
  • Drain.
  • While beef is browning, cook pasta according to the packaging
  • Stir in pasta, spaghetti sauce and 3 cups cheese.
  • Place mixture in 2 greased 9x13x2 inch baking pans or 4 square pans.
  • Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
  • Top with pepperoni.
  • Cover and freeze up to 3 months.
  • To cook now: Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, until heated through.
  • To bake frozen casserole: Thaw in refrigerator overnight and bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes, till hot.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked macaroni or buy a rotisserie chicken.
  • Use any type of cheese that melts well, such as mozzarella, cheddar, or Parmesan.
  • Add some vegetables to the macaroni, such as broccoli, cauliflower, or zucchini.
  • For a spicy kick, add some chili powder or cayenne pepper.
  • Top the casserole with some bread crumbs or crushed crackers for a crispy topping.

Conclusion:

Pizza macaroni bake is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that the whole family will love. It's also a great way to use up leftover macaroni and cheese or rotisserie chicken. With its cheesy, gooey goodness, this casserole is sure to be a hit.

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