Description
One Pot Pizza Pasta combines the cheesy, saucy indulgence of pizza with the hearty comfort of pasta—all made in a single pot. Packed with Italian sausage, bell peppers, mozzarella, olives, and pepperoni, this family-friendly dish is bursting with classic pizza flavor in every bite. It’s fast, customizable, and cleanup is a breeze. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound Italian sausage or ground beef
1 small onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
24 ounces marinara or pizza sauce
2 cups chicken broth or water
2 1/2 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1/2 cup mini pepperoni or sliced pepperoni
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
3. Add diced onion and bell pepper; sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.
4. Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 seconds.
5. Add marinara or pizza sauce and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
6. Add rotini pasta and stir well. Bring to a gentle boil.
7. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
8. Mix in black olives, pepperoni, and half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
9. Stir until cheese is melted, then sprinkle remaining cheeses on top.
10. Cover or broil for 2–3 minutes until cheese on top is melted and bubbly.
11. Garnish with chopped basil or parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freezable for up to 2 months—thaw in fridge before reheating.
Reheat with a splash of broth to restore moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: pizza pasta, one pot, cheesy pasta, weeknight dinner