Cheesy Pizza Pasta

A cast iron skillet with pasta and a pizza topping with pepperoni.

5 from 1 vote

Enjoy our Baked Pizza Pasta which is pure comfort food. We have combined the best pizza flavors, pasta, and cheese in one satisfying casserole.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword pizza pasta, pizza pasta bake

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

resting time 5

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 718kcal

Author Eileen Murphy Kelly

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound cavatappi pasta
3 Tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves minced garlic
3 cups homemade marinara sauce or store bought
1 Tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons chopped basil leaves
1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
1 cup shredded Fontina cheese divided
6 ounces thinly sliced pepperoni
chopped fresh basil optional garnish
shredded parmesan cheese optional garnish

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Cook 1 pound cavatappi pasta in salted boiling water (use 1 teaspoon salt) until al dente, then drain and set aside.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat 3 Tablespoons olive oil in a 10-inch cast iron pan and sauté 4 cloves minced garlic until fragrant
Add 3 cups homemade marinara sauce, stir in 1 Tablespoon dried oregano and 2 teaspoons chopped basil leaves, and season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Let simmer briefly.
Combine cooked pasta with sauce, stirring to coat evenly.
Place half of the pasta in the cast iron pan and mix with 1 cup of shredded mozzarella and ½ cup shredded Fontina cheese.
Top with the remaining pasta and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and ½ cup shredded fontina cheese over the top and arrange 6 ounces thinly sliced pepperoni over the top of the casserole.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10–15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden.
Let cool for 5 minutes before serving, and garnish with chopped fresh basil and shredded parmesan cheese , optional garnish.

Notes

Be sure to check Eileen's Tips and FAQs above for important tips and questions that help make a delicious recipe.

Serving size can vary from 6 to 8 servings depending how you portion the servings.

I'm not a registered dietician, I do my best to provide the most accurate nutritional values. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.

Don’t forget to shop at the Everyday Eileen store on Amazon.

Nutrition