The Ultimate Pizza Pasta

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This Ultimate Pizza Pasta recipe is a fusion dish that brings together all your favorite pizza toppings mixed with tender pasta and baked until bubbly and hot.

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cheese, Pasta, Pepperoni

Servings: Servings

Calories: 352kcal

Author: Angela Morris

Ingredients

8 ounces shell pasta
1/2 pound pork sausage
6 large mushrooms sliced
1 green bell pepper chopped
1/2 onion chopped
3 ounces pepperoni minis
28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese grated

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375° F(190°C).
Boil a pot of salted water for the pasta. Cook according to the package instructions to just shy of al dente (a few minutes less than the package suggests). Drain and set aside.
Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat until almost cooked through, about 6 minutes, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
Add the mushrooms, bell pepper, and onion to the skillet and cook until softened. Add half the pepperoni and cook for 1-2 minutes. Drain any excess grease from the pan.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning. Stir and taste. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Pour the pasta into a 9x13 casserole dish. Pour the sauce over the top and stir. Then top the dish with the mozzarella cheese and remaining pepperoni.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese has melted and is lightly browned on top.

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Notes

Cook the pasta just shy of al dente, as it will continue to soften when baked with the sauce.
For a crispy, cheesy topping, broil the dish for the last 2-3 minutes of baking.
For more texture, cut the toppings into larger pieces.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of hot sauce for a spicy kick that enhances the pizza flavor.

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