Pizza Spaghetti

Combine the best of two comfort food worlds with this irresistible Pizza Spaghetti recipe! This hearty, oven-baked pasta dish features tender spaghetti coated in a flavorful pizza sauce, loaded with savory ground Italian sausage, pepperoni, and aromatic garlic. Generously topped with gooey mozzarella and nutty Parmesan cheese, it’s seasoned with a sprinkle of Italian herbs for that classic pizzeria flair. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this family-friendly recipe is easy to prepare in just 35 minutes. Serve it fresh out of the oven with a garnish of fresh basil for a dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Packed with pizza-inspired flavors, this cheesy spaghetti bake will quickly become a new favorite in your meal rotation!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 oz Spaghetti
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 lb Ground Italian sausage or ground beef
• 2 cups Pizza sauce
• 1 cup Diced pepperoni
• 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 0.5 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tbsp Fresh basil, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Add ground Italian sausage or ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked through. Drain any excess grease, if needed.

Step 4

Stir the pizza sauce into the skillet with the cooked sausage, followed by the diced pepperoni. Mix well to combine.

Step 5

Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 7

Transfer the spaghetti mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread it out evenly.

Step 8

Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the spaghetti.

Step 9

Dust the top with Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 11

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

Step 12

Serve hot and enjoy your pizza-inspired spaghetti!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1870.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4634.1

Total Fat 337.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 132.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 785.4mg	0%
Sodium 13742.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 192.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.4g	0%
Total Sugars 42.3g
Protein 220.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2896.6mg	0%
Iron 27.9mg	0%
Potassium 4584.8mg	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: 64.7%

Protein: 18.8%

Carbs: 16.4%