One Pot Pizza Pasta (Printable Recipe)
Pizza flavors meet pasta comfort in this easy one-pot dish with sausage, pepperoni, and melty mozzarella cheese.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Proteins
01 -
8 oz sweet or spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
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3 oz pepperoni, cut into quarters
→ Vegetables
03 -
1 medium onion, diced
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1 bell pepper, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Pantry Items
06 -
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
08 -
6 oz tomato paste
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12 oz short pasta such as campanelle, rotini, or penne
10 -
4 cups chicken broth
→ Cheese
11 -
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
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.
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Stir in the pepperoni, garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute. Then stir in the tomato paste until it coats the meat and vegetables evenly.
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Pour in the chicken broth and add the pasta. Stir well, then increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
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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.
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Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Taste and season with salt if needed.
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Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella on top, along with extra red pepper flakes or Parmesan, if desired. Cover and let sit for 1-2 minutes for the cheese to melt, then serve warm.
# Extra Tips:
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If the pasta absorbs all the liquid before it's done, stir in 1/4 cup of water or broth and cook for a few more minutes.
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If the pasta isn't tender after 15-17 minutes, continue cooking and check every 2-3 minutes.
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Add mushrooms, olives, or chopped spinach to give it your own pizza-inspired twist.