Pizza Spaghetti Bake

Transform your dinner routine with this irresistible Pizza Spaghetti Bake—a mouthwatering fusion of two comfort food favorites! This family-friendly casserole combines tender spaghetti, zesty marinara sauce, and savory Italian sausage, all layered with gooey mozzarella, sharp Parmesan, and crisp pepperoni slices for the ultimate pizza-inspired twist. Infused with Italian seasonings and baked to golden, bubbly perfection, this recipe is as easy to make as it is delicious, taking only 15 minutes of prep time. Whether you're feeding a crowd or craving a hearty weeknight meal, this dish is sure to become a new favorite. Serve it straight from the oven, garnished with fresh basil, for a satisfying slice of comfort food bliss.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb ground Italian sausage
• 24 oz marinara sauce
• 30 pieces pepperoni slices
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
• 1 unit cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet, cook the ground Italian sausage over medium heat until browned and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes. Drain any excess grease.

Step 4

Stir the marinara sauce into the cooked sausage and season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 3–4 minutes to combine the flavors.

Step 5

In the prepared baking dish, spread a thin layer of the sausage marinara sauce on the bottom. Add half of the cooked spaghetti, followed by half of the remaining sauce. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella and 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan over the layer.

Step 6

Repeat the layers: add the remaining spaghetti, top with the remaining sauce, then layer with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.

Step 7

Arrange the pepperoni slices evenly on top of the cheese layer.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden around the edges.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5–10 minutes. Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh basil leaves before serving.

Step 10

Slice and serve warm. Enjoy your Pizza Spaghetti Bake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1892.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3733.1

Total Fat 254.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 104.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 659.1mg	0%
Sodium 9891.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 150.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.3g	0%
Total Sugars 16.8g
Protein 202.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2782.8mg	0%
Iron 14.4mg	0%
Potassium 1786.6mg	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: 61.9%

Protein: 21.9%

Carbs: 16.2%