Simple 5-Ingredient Cheesy Pizza Pasta Bake

An incredibly quick and easy Pizza Pasta Bake you can mix up right in the pan! So cheesy and full of pizza flavors! Ready for the oven in just moments!

Your whole family will love it! This is also the perfect casserole to share with new moms and friends.

- pasta - pasta sauce - water - mozzarella cheese - pepperoni

Preheat oven to 425°F. In an ungreased 9x13 baking pan, combine uncooked rotini, pasta sauce, water, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella, and pepperoni, stirring thoroughly to combine.

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Top with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella and parmesan.

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Cover tightly with foil.

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Bake for 30-40 minutes, until pasta is tender.

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Garnish with additional parmesan and fresh basil, if desired.

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12 ounces of pasta, you’ll have proportionately a bit more sauce, and at 14 ounces of pasta, your final dish will be a bit more focused on the noodles.

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Swipe up for full recipe!

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