One Pot Pizza Pasta at the Table

A longtime family go-to, this One Pot Pizza Pasta Recipe combines all the cheesy goodness of pizza with the comfort of a one-pot pasta dish! Loaded with your go-to pizza toppings, it’s a fun and tasty dinner that everyone will love.

Do Pizza and Pasta Go Together?

We think so! Of course, you could serve a slice of pizza alongside your go-to pasta dish for a fun carb-loaded dinner that’s guaranteed to please. However, we figured out a better solution to satisfy all your cravings! We simply combined the two dishes into one absolutely memorable pizza pasta recipe that just can’t be beat. It’s:

• Made in one pot.
• Loaded with gooey, melted cheese.
• Speedy to make.
• Customizable with all your go-to mix-ins and toppings.
• A great way to make dinner time fun!

What Is Pizza Pasta?

The finest of both worlds, pizza pasta is just as it sounds! So, let’s break it down. We’ll start with a base of your go-to pasta noodles. Then, we’ll layer it with all the classic pizza toppings and spices and a good dose of melty cheese for the standout comfort food recipe!

Ingredients You’ll Need

In our opinion, the simplest recipes are always the finest, and this one fits the bill! Feel free to customize it and make it your own. However, to get you started, here’s what you’ll need:

• Pasta – Any shape you like finest is totally fine. Feel free to experiment with different shapes and sizes to find what you prefer.

• Veggies – A combination of onions, green bell peppers, and mushrooms are a great source of vitamins, nutrients, and fiber while they also contribute to the incredible flavor of the dish.

• Black Olives – We love the salty, savory flavor these create. However, feel free to omit them, if you prefer.

• Seasonings – Fresh garlic, fresh basil, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper are all you’ll need!

• Marinara Sauce– Use a high-quality store-bought option. Or, make your own with a recipe like this!

• Broth – This is used to cook the pasta and add a little extra hearty flavor. Both chicken and vegetable broth work great, but we highly recommend using a low-sodium option so you can more easily control the flavorings of the dish.

• Cheese – We use a combination of mozzarella and parmesan cheeses for the most ooey-gooey texture.

How to Make The Finest Pizza Pasta Recipe

Just like the rest of our one pot pasta recipes, this pizza pasta couldn’t be easier to make! Just follow the steps below, and you’ll have dinner on the table in less than 20 minutes.

1. In a large pot, add all of the ingredients except for the cheeses.
2. Stir until well combined.
3. Cover and cook over medium heat until the noodles and veggies are soft.
4. Then, top it off with the remaining cheeses and all your go-to pizza toppings.
5. Broil the pasta in the oven until the cheese is golden brown on top and bubbly.
6. Serve warm, and enjoy!

Storage and Freezing

If you want to make this pizza pasta recipe ahead of time, store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

It can also be frozen, too! Just be sure not to bake it as the cheese won’t thaw well. Instead, combine all of the ingredients except for the toppings. Then, store the dish in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Then, when you’re ready to eat, add it all to your pot, and cook from frozen! Just note that the cooking time will take slightly longer as the ingredients thaw.

Common Questions about One Pot Pizza Pasta

How to use pizza sauce for pasta?

If you want to swap in pizza sauce in place of marinara, we suggest diluting the pizza sauce with warm water. It tends to be thicker and stronger in flavor than marinara.

What makes pizza sauce taste different from spaghetti sauce?

Pasta sauce is made from cooked tomatoes. Meanwhile, pizza sauce is prepared using uncooked tomatoes which gives it a different flavor.

What cheese goes on pizza?

Mozzarella is the most popular cheese to put on pizza but parmesan is a go-to, too. That’s why we use both in this simple pasta dish!

Is provolone or mozzarella better on pizza?

You can use either of these cheeses on pizza, but mozzarella is your finest bet. While we use mainly mozzarella in this recipe, you can try a mix of provolone and mozzarella, too.

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the Ayyem kitchenServings: 8 servings

Prep: 2 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total: 17 mins

A longtime family go-to, this One Pot Pizza Pasta Recipe features all the cheesy goodness of pizza combined with the comfort of a one pot pasta dish! Top it with all your go-to pizza toppings for a fun dinner everyone will love. Email

Ingredients

• 16 ounces medium sized pasta uncooked
• 1 small onion diced
• 1/3 cup green bell peppers
• 1/3 cup mushrooms sliced
• 1/3 cup black olives sliced
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1/2 cup fresh basil
• 16 ounces chicken or vegetable broth
• 15 ounces marinara sauce
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 Tablespoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper more or less to taste
• 1 1/2 cups Mozzarella cheese shredded
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
• Optional Toppings: green pepper, onions, mushrooms, black olives, pepperoni

Instructions

1. In a large, deep dutch oven add the uncooked pasta, onion, green pepper, mushrooms, black olives, Italian seasoning, basil, broth, marinara sauce, garlic, salt and pepper.16 ounces medium sized pasta, 1 small onion, 2 cloves garlic, 15 ounces marinara sauce, 16 ounces chicken or vegetable broth, 1/3 cup green bell peppers, 1/3 cup mushrooms, 1/3 cup black olives, 1/2 cup fresh basil, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1 Tablespoon sea salt, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2. Stir until everything is combined. Cover, and cook on medium heat for 12-15 minutes.
3. Remove the lid, and top with mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and your go-to pizza toppings, such as pepperoni, black olives, peppers, and onions. 1 1/2 cups Mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, Optional Toppings: green pepper, onions, mushrooms, black olives, pepperoni
4. Broil in the oven just on high for a couple minutes or until the cheese begins to bubble. Keep your eye on it, so it does not burn!

Equipment

1 Dutch Oven

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving
| Calories: 319kcal
| Carbohydrates: 27g
| Protein: 15g
| Fat: 9g
| Saturated Fat: 4g
| Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g
| Monounsaturated Fat: 3g
| Cholesterol: 22mg
| Sodium: 2473mg
| Potassium: 393mg
| Fiber: 4g
| Sugar: 6g
| Vitamin A: 993IU
| Vitamin C: 12mg
| Calcium: 233mg
| Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.