One Pot Pizza Pasta
A cheesy, pizza-inspired pasta dish made in one pot for quick cleanup and maximum flavor. Tender rotini is simmered in rich pizza sauce with ground beef and pepperoni, then finished with melty mozzarella and parmesan for the ultimate comfort food.
Equipment
- Large pot or deep skillet
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 340 g rotini pasta
- 450 g ground beef
- 100 g pepperoni slices
- 700 g pizza sauce or marinara
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 200 g shredded mozzarella cheese
- 50 g grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- to taste fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until soft.
- Add ground beef, cook until browned.
- Stir in pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; simmer.
- Add rotini and enough liquid to cover; cook covered for 12 minutes.
- Stir in pepperoni and half the mozzarella; top with remaining cheese and parmesan.
- Garnish with basil or parsley and serve.
Notes
For extra flavor, add mushrooms or olives.
Nutrition
Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 950mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 3mg
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