Best 8 Pizza Pasta Bake With Sausage Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with our Pizza Pasta Bake with Sausage, a delectable dish that harmonizes the essence of pizza and pasta into a single irresistible casserole. This hearty and versatile bake offers a delightful fusion of textures and tastes, featuring tender pasta enveloped in a rich and flavorful tomato sauce, complemented by savory sausage and a generous topping of melted cheese.

Accompanying this main attraction are three additional recipes that elevate your dining experience. For a refreshing contrast, prepare a crisp and vibrant Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette, where the bitterness of arugula and the sweetness of berries unite under a tangy lemon dressing. Elevate your meal with a side of Garlicky Parmesan Knots, soft and fluffy bread knots infused with the aromatic flavors of garlic and Parmesan cheese. And to satisfy your sweet cravings, indulge in a luscious Chocolate Mousse, a velvety and decadent dessert that offers a symphony of rich chocolate flavors, perfectly complementing the savory main course.

Let's cook with our recipes!

PIZZA PASTA BAKE



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Don't call for takeout pizza tonight. In just 30 minutes, you can create this cheesy, crave-able dish, made with just a few simple ingredients.

Provided by Angie McGowan

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (16 oz) penne pasta
3 links sweet Italian sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 can (15 oz) Muir Glen™ organic pizza sauce
1 can (6 oz) pitted ripe olives, drained, sliced
1 can (4 oz) mushrooms pieces and stems, drained
1 large bunch fresh basil, stems removed, leaves coarsely chopped
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup sliced pepperoni

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook sausage, bell pepper and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • In baking dish, mix pasta and pizza sauce. Add sausage-vegetable mixture, olives, mushrooms and basil; toss until well combined. Sprinkle with cheeses; top with pepperoni.
  • Bake uncovered 8 to 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1300 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

PEPPERONI PIZZA PASTA BAKE (EASY PIZZA CASSEROLE)



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Try my delicious pepperoni pizza pasta bake for an easy dinner! This pizza casserole has pepperoni, sausage, and gooey cheese the whole family will love!

Provided by Kindly Unspoken

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground Italian sausage (or ground beef)
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Pepper
1 tsp Onion Powder
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning (plus additional on top)
1 24 oz jar spaghetti sauce
1 8 oz package of spiral rotini pasta, cooked and drained
2 cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese (or 1 8 oz package)
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Pepperoni Slices (18-20, cut into quarters)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and in a large skillet cook the ground Italian sausage (or ground beef) over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain the meat and place back in the skillet. Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning, and top with spaghetti sauce. Stir until combined and remove from heat.
  • While the ground sausage is cooking, boil the rotini noodles in a pot according to package directions. Once fully cooked, drain the pasta and add to the ground sausage mixture. Stir until evenly combined.
  • Next, transfer the noodles and ground sausage mixture to a greased 13 x 9 baking dish. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese, diced pepperoni that has been cut into quarters, and top with shredded parmesan cheese. If desired, add an additional sprinkling of Italian seasoning.
  • Bake the pizza casserole uncovered in the oven at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the top is a light, golden brown.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes and then enjoy!

SAUSAGE PIZZA PASTA



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It's pizza in a bowl! Here's a terrific (and tasty) way to make sure your kids get the whole grains and vegetables they need to grow up big and strong. -Danna Holt, Shoals, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cups uncooked whole grain spiral pasta
1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce
1-1/2 cups water
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook sausage, mushrooms, green pepper and onion over medium heat 5-6 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain., Stir in pasta, pizza sauce, water, Italian seasoning and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10-15 minutes or until pasta is tender. Remove from heat; sprinkle with cheese. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 577mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

SAUSAGE AND PEPPERONI PIZZA PASTA



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Quick-prep veggies and simple seasonings get this saucy meat-lover's pizza casserole on the table pronto. It's great for potlucks, too, as it can easily be doubled or tripled to feed a large group. -Julie Glisson Zdero, Racine, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups uncooked penne pasta
3 Italian sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
3-1/2 cups water
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
2 envelopes thick and zesty spaghetti sauce mix
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook penne according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook the sausage, mushrooms, pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and the vegetables are tender; drain and remove from pan., Cook pepperoni in the same pan until heated through. Return sausage mixture to the pan., Stir in the water, tomato paste, spaghetti sauce mix, olives, oil and garlic salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes to allow flavors to blend., Drain pasta; stir into sausage mixture. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500 calories, Fat 26g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 1415mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

PIZZA PASTA BAKE WITH SAUSAGE



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This versatile one-dish pasta bake uses your favorite pizza ingredients like bell pepper, sausage, pepperoni, and olives--and you can use your family's favorite pasta shapes.

Provided by RAGÚ®

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Ragu®

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound any shape pasta (such as penne, farfalle, elbows)
1 pound Italian sausage
1 green bell pepper, diced
½ sweet onion, diced
4 ounces sliced pepperoni, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 ounces sliced black olives
2 ounces cream cheese
1 (24 ounce) jar RAGÚ® Old World Style® Traditional Sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions.
  • While pasta is cooking, cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until just lightly pink. Add green bell pepper and onion to the sausage. Continue cooking until the meat is cooked through. Add the pepperoni, olives, cream cheese, and sauce. Cook over low heat until heated through and cheese has melted.
  • When pasta is done, drain and return to the pot. Stir the sausage mixture into the pasta; stir to coat the pasta.
  • Add half of the pasta mixture to prepared baking dish. Top with half of the mozzarella cheese. Spread the remaining pasta over the cheese and top with the remaining mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with the Italian seasoning and place a few pepperoni slices on top, if you like.
  • Bake until the cheese has melted and the pasta is heated through, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 757.6 calories, Carbohydrate 71 g, Cholesterol 83.8 mg, Fat 36.8 g, Fiber 10.9 g, Protein 36.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 1721.4 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

PEPPERONI PIZZA PASTA



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I have MTV's "Teen Mom" to thank for introducing me to the idea of pizza-inspired pasta. As simple as the concept may seem, why had this culinary creation never crossed my mind? My version here is a spin on baked rigatoni, and it's loaded with all of my favorite pizza toppings, including pepperoni, green bell peppers and Italian sausage, so this is not for the faint of heart (or meat). But the real beauty here is that exactly like a pizza, this pasta can be customized to your preferences with any pizza topping imaginable. If you'd put it on a pizza, you can put it in pizza pasta!

Provided by Kelly Senyei

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces medium shell pasta
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
3/4 pound Italian sausage (sweet or spicy), casings removed
3 cups homemade or store-bought tomato sauce
3/4 cup sliced pepperoni
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to the package directions. Drain the pasta and set aside.
  • While the pasta cooks, add the olive oil to a large heavy-bottomed pot set over medium-low heat. Once the oil is warm, add the onions, bell peppers and a pinch each of salt and pepper and cook, stirring constantly, until the onions are translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the sausage and cook, breaking apart the sausage with a spatula, until browned and cooked throughout, about 10 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to low, add the tomato sauce then add the cooked pasta and 1/2 cup of the pepperoni to the pot; stir to combine.
  • Transfer half of the pasta to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, top with half of the mozzarella, then top with the remaining pasta, followed by the remaining mozzarella, then the remaining 1/4 cup pepperoni.
  • Bake the pasta until the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Remove the baked pasta from the oven and serve.

PIZZA PASTA CASSEROLE



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All your favorite pizza toppings mixed together with pasta make this Pizza Pasta Casserole a family favorite!

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups penne pasta (I used protein pasta, whole wheat works great too)
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 onion (diced)
1 green bell pepper (diced)
1 1/2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
4 cloves garlic (minced)
8 ounces Italian turkey sausage links (casings removed - hot Italian sausage works too)
1 cup turkey pepperoni (cut into quarters)
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (drained)
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare the pasta as directed on the package.
  • While the pasta is cooking, place a large skillet over medium high heat on the stove top. Warm up the olive oil in the skillet and then add the onions and green pepper.
  • Cook for a few minutes until vegetables are tender, then add the mushrooms and garlic. Cook for 1 more minute. Push everything to the side of the pan and add the sausage.
  • Cook the sausage, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Cook until it's no longer pink. Drain grease. Add in the pepperoni slices and stir together.
  • Add in remaining ingredients to the skillet except for Mozzarella cheese.
  • Turn the heat down to medium and let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes so that the flavors can meld together.
  • Turn off the heat and add the cooked pasta to the skillet pan. Mix everything together.
  • Spray a large 9 x 13 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Dump the pasta mixture into the pan. Top with Mozzarella cheese and any other toppings you prefer.
  • Bake in the oven (uncovered) for about 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and pasta is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 975 kcal, Fat 68 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Cholesterol 225 mg, Sodium 2686 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 90 mg

SAUSAGE AND PIZZA BAKE



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Pop a family-pleasing casserole into the oven in about 15 minutes! Every spoonful is saucy, cheesy and delicious!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups uncooked rotini pasta (9 oz)
1 lb bulk Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 small bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup water
4 oz sliced Canadian bacon, cut into fourths
1 jar or can (14 or 15 oz) pizza sauce
1 can (4 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained
3/4 cup shredded pizza cheese blend (3 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 3-quart casserole with cooking spray. In 3-quart saucepan, cook and drain pasta as directed on package using minimum cook time. Return pasta to saucepan.
  • While pasta is cooking, cook sausage and onion in 10-inch skillet over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Stir sausage mixture, bell pepper, water, bacon, pizza sauce and mushrooms into pasta. Spoon pasta mixture into casserole. Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Cover casserole. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1420 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • To make the dish more flavorful, use a combination of Italian sausage and ground beef. The Italian sausage will add a spicy kick, while the ground beef will add a savory richness.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the dish, such as chopped bell peppers, onions, or zucchini. The additional vegetables will add color and nutrients to the dish.
  • If you don't have any pizza sauce on hand, you can use tomato sauce or even a can of crushed tomatoes. Just be sure to season the sauce to your liking.
  • For a cheesy and bubbly casserole, use a combination of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. The mozzarella will melt and become gooey, while the Parmesan will add a salty and nutty flavor.
  • Serve the pizza pasta bake with a side of garlic bread or a simple green salad.

Conclusion:

This pizza pasta bake is an easy and delicious weeknight meal that's sure to please the whole family. With its rich and flavorful sauce, tender pasta, and melted cheese, this dish is a comfort food classic. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover pizza sauce and pasta. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this pizza pasta bake a try.

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