PIZZA PASTA DINNER

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The flavors found in this delicious dish are always welcome in Claudia Malone's house in Louisville, Kentucky. Packed with pasta, three kinds of meats, veggies and cheese, it makes a hearty and filling meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
3 ounces sliced pepperoni
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms
1/3 cup chopped ripe olives
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, sausage, green pepper and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the pepperoni, tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, mushrooms and olives; cook and stir for 5 minutes. , Drain pasta; stir into meat mixture. Heat through. Sprinkle with cheese. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand until cheese is melted., Freeze option: Do not cook or add pasta. Freeze meat sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Cook pasta according to package directions. Place meat sauce in a large skillet; heat through, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Add pasta and top with cheese as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 25g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 1129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Sweet Water
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. Thanks for sharing!


M Hussain Bajwa
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


khalilullah mustamandi
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever ingredients I have on hand.


Mr Parves
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my pizza pasta dinner turned out really dry. I think I might have overcooked the pasta.


Nishal Aminasha
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my kids.


Alli Hossain
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The pizza sauce in this dish is a bit bland. I would recommend adding some extra spices to give it more flavor.


Diane Clark
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover pizza. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


David Harrison
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I'm not a fan of the way the pasta and pizza sauce are combined in this dish. I think they would be better served separately.


Hindia Yussuf
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The final dish is delicious.


SSUNZZ SSUNZZ
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I love how cheesy this dish is. It's the perfect comfort food.


Katherine Aranda
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This dish is a bit too heavy for my taste, but it's perfect for a cold winter night.


Nathan Xholi
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I added some chopped vegetables to this dish and it turned out great. It's a great way to sneak some extra veggies into your kids' diet.


fast Hash
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pasta and pizza sauce.


Gentle Paul
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I'm not a big fan of pasta, but this dish was surprisingly good. The pizza sauce and cheese were the perfect combination.


Ivan Tropan
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The pizza sauce was a bit too tangy for my taste, but overall this dish was very good.


Tk Tuhin khan
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This dish is so versatile. I was able to use ingredients that I already had on hand and it still turned out delicious.


Victoria Benson
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I was able to make it in under 30 minutes and it turned out great.


Chris van dyken
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This pizza pasta dinner was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.