How to Make the Perfect Cheesy Pizza Pasta Skillet
American Italian · Easy · 15 min · 4 servings
This cheesy pizza pasta skillet combines all your favorite pizza flavors into a quick one pan pasta dish ready in 15 minutes. It is the ultimate comfort food quick recipe that kids and adults alike will absolutely love.
Why this recipe works
This Cheesy Pizza Pasta Skillet recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 15 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 530 calories with 26g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 6 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 300 g rotini pasta
- 200 g sliced pepperoni
- 400 ml marinara sauce
- 150 g shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 60 ml water
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Cook Pasta
Boil rotini in salted water until just al dente then drain well and set aside.
Step 2: Brown Pepperoni
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and cook pepperoni slices for 2 minutes until slightly crisp then set some aside for topping.
Step 3: Add Sauce and Pasta
Add marinara sauce Italian seasoning and water to the skillet and stir then add cooked pasta and mix everything together until heated through.
Step 4: Melt Cheese and Serve
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top and cover the skillet for 1 to 2 minutes until cheese is melted then top with reserved pepperoni and serve.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- pepperoni → Italian sausage crumbles for a heartier option
- mozzarella → provolone or a pizza blend cheese
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Skipping the pasta water reserve making the sauce too thick to coat the pasta
- Adding cheese before the sauce is hot enough resulting in clumpy unmelted cheese
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 530 calories, 26g protein, 58g carbs, 20g fat, 4g fiber.
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