Pizza Pasta
Pizza pasta combines everything kids love about pizza and pasta into one incredibly satisfying kid friendly recipe that will have everyone asking for seconds. Parents appreciate that this easy one pan dinner packs in protein and veggies while tasting like the ultimate Friday night treat any day of the week.
Cheesy pasta loaded with pepperoni and pizza sauce that tastes just like a slice of pizza in every bite.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
pasta
sauce
topping
protein
seasoning
Instructions
Cook the Rotini
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot, setting aside about a quarter cup of pasta water in case you need to thin the sauce later.
Mix in Pizza Sauce
Add the pizza sauce and Italian seasoning to the drained rotini and stir well to coat every spiral. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to help it spread evenly throughout the dish. Let it warm over low heat for 2 minutes.
Add Toppings
Stir in half of the mozzarella cheese along with the pepperoni slices and black olives. Continue stirring over low heat until the cheese begins to melt and everything is heated through. The mixture should look gooey and irresistible at this point.
Top with Cheese and Serve
Transfer the pizza pasta to a large serving dish or individual bowls and immediately top with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese. The residual heat will melt the cheese into a beautiful gooey layer. Serve right away for the full pizza pasta experience.
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