Pizza Pasta Bake

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Pizza Pasta Bake

Blogger Angie McGowan of Eclectic Recipes shares a fast and easy weeknight dinner idea the whole family will love. Learn to make this recipe with our how-to article.

Prep Time

Minutes

Total Time

Minutes

Makes

servings

package (16 oz) penne pasta

links sweet Italian sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices

medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)

medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

can (15 oz) Muir Glen® organic pizza sauce

can (6 oz) pitted ripe olives, drained, sliced

can (4 oz) Green Giant® mushrooms pieces and stems, drained

large bunch fresh basil, stems removed, leaves coarsely chopped

cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)

1/2

cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2

cup sliced pepperoni

Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook sausage, bell pepper and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender.
In baking dish, mix pasta and pizza sauce. Add sausage-vegetable mixture, olives, mushrooms and basil; toss until well combined. Sprinkle with cheeses; top with pepperoni.
Bake uncovered 8 to 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted.

Makes 8 servings

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker^® Kitchens

To make this dish more “figure-friendly,” use Italian turkey sausage and turkey pepperoni.

Give this casserole a spicy kick by adding 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes to the pizza sauce before mixing it with the pasta.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)

Exchanges: Free*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Pizza Pasta Bake

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker^® Kitchens