Pizza Mac

Elevate your comfort food game with Pizza Mac—a delicious mashup of two beloved classics, pizza and macaroni and cheese. This crowd-pleasing recipe combines tender elbow macaroni with a rich, creamy three-cheese sauce, infused with the bold flavors of pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, and a touch of garlic. Topped with crispy pepperoni slices and a sprinkle of fresh basil, this dish bakes to golden, bubbling perfection in just under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or indulgent weekend dinners, Pizza Mac is a family-friendly, oven-baked masterpiece that brings all the savory goodness of a pizza in every creamy, cheesy bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup pizza sauce
• 0.5 cups pepperoni slices
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, whisk in the flour, stirring constantly, to form a roux. Cook for about 1 minute until golden and bubbly.

Step 3

Slowly pour in the milk while whisking continuously to create a smooth sauce. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses. Continue stirring until the cheese has melted and the sauce is creamy.

Step 5

Stir the pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes into the cheese sauce. Mix until fully combined.

Step 6

Add the cooked macaroni to the sauce and stir until the pasta is evenly coated.

Step 7

Pour the mac and cheese into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with pepperoni slices.

Step 8

Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10–15 minutes, or until the pepperoni is slightly crisp and the dish is bubbling.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired, before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1444.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3363.4

Total Fat 193.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 100.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g
Cholesterol 565.9mg	0%
Sodium 6727.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 238.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.7g	0%
Total Sugars 47.3g
Protein 164.0g	0%

Vitamin D 221.4IU	0%
Calcium 3219.6mg	0%
Iron 16.2mg	0%
Potassium 2608.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.0%

Protein: 19.6%

Carbs: 28.4%