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Cheesy Pizza Pasta Bake

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A cozy, crowd-pleasing dish that combines the familiar flavors of pizza with the comforting texture of baked pasta, featuring tender rotini in marinara, savory meats, and melted mozzarella.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 670
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meats
  • 1 lb ground beef For a hearty, savory base and meaty texture.
  • 1 lb sausage Adds rich, seasoned flavor and additional fat for depth.
Vegetables
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced Provides sweetness and softens as it cooks.
Pasta
  • 3 cups rotini pasta, cooked al dente Holds sauce in its spirals for balanced bites.
Sauce
  • 32 oz marinara sauce Supplies the tomato sauce and pizza-like flavor.
Cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Melts into a gooey, golden topping.
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Brings a blend of dried herbs for classic flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Adds warm, savory garlic notes without chopping.
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder Boosts onion flavor and rounds the seasoning.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and position a rack in the middle of the oven.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and sausage. Cook until browned and drain excess fat.
  3. Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook until softened.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked rotini, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and the meat and onion mixture. Stir gently to coat.
Baking
  1. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top.
  2. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden. Let set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 670kcal

Notes

Cook the pasta just to al dente so it does not become mushy during baking. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This dish can also be frozen for up to 2 months.

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