Pizza Spaghetti Bake
Transform your dinner routine with this irresistible Pizza Spaghetti Bake—a mouthwatering fusion of two comfort food favorites! This family-friendly casserole combines tender spaghetti, zesty marinara sauce, and savory Italian sausage, all layered with gooey mozzarella, sharp Parmesan, and crisp pepperoni slices for the ultimate pizza-inspired twist. Infused with Italian seasonings and baked to golden, bubbly perfection, this recipe is as easy to make as it is delicious, taking only 15 minutes of prep time. Whether you're feeding a crowd or craving a hearty weeknight meal, this dish is sure to become a new favorite. Serve it straight from the oven, garnished with fresh basil, for a satisfying slice of comfort food bliss.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 30 pieces pepperoni slices
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
- 1 unit cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
In a large skillet, cook the ground Italian sausage over medium heat until browned and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
Stir the marinara sauce into the cooked sausage and season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 3–4 minutes to combine the flavors.
In the prepared baking dish, spread a thin layer of the sausage marinara sauce on the bottom. Add half of the cooked spaghetti, followed by half of the remaining sauce. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella and 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan over the layer.
Repeat the layers: add the remaining spaghetti, top with the remaining sauce, then layer with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
Arrange the pepperoni slices evenly on top of the cheese layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden around the edges.
Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5–10 minutes. Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh basil leaves before serving.
Slice and serve warm. Enjoy your Pizza Spaghetti Bake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3733 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 254.5 g | 326% | |
| Saturated Fat | 104.3 g | 522% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 659 mg | 220% | |
| Sodium | 9891 mg | 430% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 150.0 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.8 g | ||
| Protein | 202.5 g | 405% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2783 mg | 214% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 1787 mg | 38% | |
*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.
