Super Easy Pizza Pasta Bake Cheesy & Kid-Friendly
This super easy pizza pasta bake is packed with cheesy goodness, hearty pasta, and classic pizza flavors. A family-friendly dinner ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 2 cups marinara or pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1 cup optional toppings: mushrooms, olives, bell peppers, sausage, etc.
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain.
- Mix pasta with sauce, half of mozzarella, and optional toppings.
- Pour into dish. Top with remaining mozzarella, Parmesan, and pepperoni.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Customize with any pizza toppings you like.
- Add red pepper flakes or Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
- Can be assembled and frozen before baking.