Best Piazza Pasta Recipes

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PIZZA PASTA CASSEROLE



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Kids will line up for this zippy pizza-flavored dish. The recipe makes two casseroles, so you can serve one to your family right away and keep the other in the freezer for another night. -Nancy Scarlett, Graham, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 casseroles (10 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
3-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
1 package (16 ounces) spiral or cavatappi pasta, cooked and drained
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
8 ounces sliced pepperoni

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and pasta. , Transfer to 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle with cheese. Arrange pepperoni over the top. , Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casseroles; cover and freeze up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake as directed, increasing time to 35-40 minutes or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 545mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

PIZZA PASTA



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I also use Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses and toss in some of my favorite pizza toppings. Kids love it, and best of all, it only takes 10 minutes to prepare. -Kerrie deVay, New Orleans, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups uncooked multigrain bow tie pasta
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
3/4 cup water
12 slices turkey pepperoni, quartered
1 tablespoon prepared pesto
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup shredded Italian cheese blend

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tomatoes, water, pepperoni, pesto and pepper. Transfer to an 11x7x2-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray., Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Stir; cover and bake 15 minutes longer or until pasta is tender. Top with cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 4-6 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 584mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PIZZA PASTA BAKE



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Don't call for takeout pizza tonight. In just 30 minutes, you can create this cheesy, crave-able dish, made with just a few simple ingredients.

Provided by Angie McGowan

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (16 oz) penne pasta
3 links sweet Italian sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 can (15 oz) Muir Glen™ organic pizza sauce
1 can (6 oz) pitted ripe olives, drained, sliced
1 can (4 oz) mushrooms pieces and stems, drained
1 large bunch fresh basil, stems removed, leaves coarsely chopped
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup sliced pepperoni

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook sausage, bell pepper and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • In baking dish, mix pasta and pizza sauce. Add sausage-vegetable mixture, olives, mushrooms and basil; toss until well combined. Sprinkle with cheeses; top with pepperoni.
  • Bake uncovered 8 to 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1300 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

PIZZA PASTA



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Very easy to make, and kids will love it!

Provided by ATHIELEN

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces rotini pasta
1 pound lean ground beef
1 small onion, diced
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
4 ounces sliced pepperoni sausage
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef with onion until beef is brown. Drain. Combine beef mixture with spaghetti sauce, pepperoni and cooked pasta and pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with mozzarella.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, until cheese is melted and golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 92.1 mg, Fat 28.4 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 31.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 1123.8 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

PIAZZA PASTA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 1 Serving

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon capers
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
1 tablespoon black olives, sliced
1/2 cup broccoli, chopped
1/4 cup carrots, julienne
6-ounce chicken breast, grilled and chopped
12 ounces penne pasta, cooked al dente
4 ounces pureed red peppers
Freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • In a saute pan add olive oil, garlic, capers, sun-dried tomatoes, sliced black olives, broccoli and carrots, saute for 2 minutes. Add chicken and pasta, saute for 3 minutes. Add red pepper sauce and saute for 3 minutes. Top with freshly grated Parmesan.

PIAZZA PASTA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon capers
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
1 tablespoon black olives, sliced
1/2 cup broccoli, chopped
1/4 cup carrots, julienne
6-ounce chicken breast, grilled and chopped
12 ounces penne pasta, cooked al dente
4 ounces pureed red peppers
Freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • In a saute pan add olive oil, garlic, capers, sun-dried tomatoes, sliced black olives, broccoli and carrots, saute for 2 minutes. Add chicken and pasta, saute for 3 minutes. Add red pepper sauce and saute for 3 minutes. Top with freshly grated Parmesan.

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