Pizza Pasta Pie
Transform your dinner routine with this irresistibly cheesy Pizza Pasta Pie, the ultimate hybrid dish combining the best of pizza and pasta! This comfort food masterpiece features al dente penne pasta tossed in a zesty pizza sauce, infused with garlic and Italian herbs, and bound together with melty mozzarella and parmesan. Topped with a crispy layer of bubbling cheese and savory pepperoni slices, this baked pasta pie is perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or any occasion that calls for a hearty, crowd-pleasing meal. Ready in just 45 minutes and garnished with fresh basil for a pop of flavor, this dish delivers all the gooey, saucy goodness of a pizza in a fun, savory pie format. Simple, satisfying, and sure to impress, this Pizza Pasta Pie is your next must-try recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1.5 cups pizza sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cups parmesan cheese, grated
- 20 slices pepperoni slices
- 1 teaspoons italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 large egg
- 5 leaves fresh basil leaves
- n/a cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray and set aside.
Boil the penne pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir in the pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked penne pasta, pizza sauce mixture, half the mozzarella cheese, and half the parmesan cheese. Mix well.
Beat the egg in a small bowl and stir it into the pasta mixture to help bind the ingredients.
Transfer the pasta mixture into the prepared pie dish, spreading it out evenly.
Top with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Lay the pepperoni slices evenly across the surface.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbling, and slightly golden on top.
Remove from the oven and let sit for 5-10 minutes to set before slicing.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves. Slice and serve warm. Enjoy your Pizza Pasta Pie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2610 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.4 g | 170% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.1 g | 260% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 6947 mg | 302% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 239.3 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.1 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.7 g | ||
| Protein | 121.5 g | 243% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 2244 mg | 173% | |
| Iron | 21.1 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 3110 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
