Description
Hearty one pot pizza pasta brings together classic Italian flavors in a single skillet. Melted cheese, zesty marinara, and savory pepperoni create a comforting meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins and Meat:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) spicy Italian sausage, casing removed
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Pasta and Sauce:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) rotini pasta
- 1 15-ounce (425 grams) can tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
- Warm the broiler setting on the oven to prepare for the final melting stage.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, sauté Italian sausage in olive oil over medium-high heat until thoroughly browned and crumbled, approximately 3-5 minutes. Drain any excess grease from the meat.
- Incorporate pepperoni into the sausage, heating for roughly 1 minute to release its flavor and oils.
- Add tomato sauce, dried herbs, garlic powder, uncooked pasta, and water to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper to enhance the overall taste.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 12-14 minutes, allowing pasta to cook completely and absorb the liquid.
- Remove skillet from heat and generously sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the pasta. Distribute remaining pepperoni slices across the top.
- Transfer skillet to preheated broiler and cook for 2 minutes, watching carefully until cheese melts and turns golden brown with slight crispy edges.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately while hot and bubbling.
Notes
- Swap ground Italian sausage with plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version that maintains robust flavor profile.
- Use gluten-free pasta to make this dish completely celiac-friendly without compromising texture or taste.
- Select low-moisture mozzarella for maximum melting potential and golden-brown broiled appearance.
- Keep skillet handle covered with aluminum foil to prevent potential burning during high-heat broiling process.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg