Pizza Spaghetti
Combine the best of two comfort food worlds with this irresistible Pizza Spaghetti recipe! This hearty, oven-baked pasta dish features tender spaghetti coated in a flavorful pizza sauce, loaded with savory ground Italian sausage, pepperoni, and aromatic garlic. Generously topped with gooey mozzarella and nutty Parmesan cheese, it’s seasoned with a sprinkle of Italian herbs for that classic pizzeria flair. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this family-friendly recipe is easy to prepare in just 35 minutes. Serve it fresh out of the oven with a garnish of fresh basil for a dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Packed with pizza-inspired flavors, this cheesy spaghetti bake will quickly become a new favorite in your meal rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Spaghetti
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 lb Ground Italian sausage or ground beef
- 2 cups Pizza sauce
- 1 cup Diced pepperoni
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp Fresh basil, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add ground Italian sausage or ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked through. Drain any excess grease, if needed.
Stir the pizza sauce into the skillet with the cooked sausage, followed by the diced pepperoni. Mix well to combine.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Transfer the spaghetti mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the spaghetti.
Dust the top with Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil, if using.
Serve hot and enjoy your pizza-inspired spaghetti!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.9 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.5 g | 147% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 163 mg | 54% | |
| Sodium | 3003 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.5 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.8 g | ||
| Protein | 54.6 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 693 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 859 mg | 18% | |
*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.
