One-Pot Pizza Pasta

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One-Pot Pizza Pasta

All the flavors of pizza—sausage, pepperoni, melty cheese—in a cozy, one-pot pasta that’s perfect for weeknights.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings Servings

Ingredients

½ lb. sweet or spicy Italian sausage casings removed
½ medium onion diced
1 bell pepper diced
½ cup pepperoni cut into fourths (about 3oz)
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
6 oz tomato paste
¾ lb. short pasta like campanelle, rotini, or penne
4 cups chicken broth
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)

Instructions

In a large Dutch oven or pot, cook the sausage, onion, and bell pepper over medium heat. Break the sausage into bite-size pieces as it cooks, and sauté until the sausage is browned and the vegetables are soft, about 7–8 minutes.
Stir in the pepperoni, garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1 minute. Then stir in the tomato paste until it coats the meat and vegetables evenly.
Pour in the chicken broth and add the pasta. Stir well, then increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Tip: If the pasta absorbs all the liquid before it's done, stir in ¼ cup of water or broth and cook for a few more minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Taste and season with salt if needed.
Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup mozzarella on top, along with extra red pepper flakes or Parmesan, if desired. Cover and sit for 1–2 minutes for the cheese to melt, then serve warm.

Notes

Pasta Doneness: If the pasta isn’t tender after 15–17 minutes, continue cooking and check every 2–3 minutes. If the sauce looks too thick or dry, stir in ¼ cup of water or chicken broth to help the pasta finish cooking.

Make it Your Own: Add mushrooms, olives, or chopped spinach to give it your own pizza-inspired twist.

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