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Cheesy Pizza Pasta
Katie

Cheesy Pizza Pasta

This Cheesy Pizza Pasta is the ultimate comfort food — hearty, meaty, and loaded with melted mozzarella cheese. It combines your favorite pizza flavors with a cozy baked pasta for a delicious weeknight dinner everyone will love.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb sausage any sausage of your choice
  • ½ yellow onion diced
  • 3 cups rotini pasta cooked al dente
  • 32 oz marinara sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder

Method
 

  1. Cook the Meat
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef, sausage (if using), and diced onion until browned. Drain excess grease. Season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Combine with Pasta & Sauce
  4. Stir in marinara sauce and cooked rotini pasta. Mix until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Assemble & Top
  6. Transfer mixture into a baking dish. Sprinkle generously with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  7. Bake
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake uncovered for 10–15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly. For a golden top, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
  9. Serve
  10. Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

Feel free to swap rotini for penne or shells. Add pepperoni or bell peppers for extra pizza flair!