This dinner was super easy and the kids loved it. It also made enough that we’ll have leftovers for lunch one day this week. Leftovers are so rare around our house that I always get a little excited when I make a dish that we don’t actually finish in one meal.
I opted to use pizza toppings that we all like, but I’m sure you could substitute your favorites.
Pizza Pasta Bake
Ingredients
- 1 lb penne rigate or mostacolli, fully cooked and drained
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 3 cup marinara sauce (homemade or from a jar)
- 30 slices pepperoni
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (I used canned, but only because that’s what I had on hand)
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Combine hot pasta with ricotta cheese and stir until cheese is melted and smooth. Pour into a 13×9 casserole dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over pasta. Top with pepperoni, mushrooms and olives. Add shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes, until warmed through and cheese is melted.