Pizza Pasta Bake
25 min
8 servings
It's a saucy, cheesy mashup of your favourite pizza and pasta. Perfect for a fun family night in—easy to make and fun to eat! Include some of your family's fave pizza toppings at the dinner table; let them choose what to top their pasta with! Sliced black olives, diced bell peppers, mushrooms or even cooked, crumbled sausage.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) bite-size pasta, such as penne or rotini, about 4 cups
- 1 brick (8 oz/250 g) light cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup light mayonnaise
- 1 pkg Pizza Dip Hot Dip Mix
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 14–16 pepperoni slices
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400° F.
- In a large pot, cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1⁄2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Meanwhile, in Sauté Pan, combine cream cheese, mayo, and hot dip mix. Cover; cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until warm, about 6–7 min.
- Add warm pasta and 1⁄4 cup reserved pasta water to pan; stir until combined. Add more pasta water 1 tbsp at a time as needed. Top with cheese and pepperoni.
- Transfer pan to oven. Bake 6–8 min, or until cheese is melted. Add toppings, if desired.
Epicure Products Used
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 430, Fat 17 g (Saturated 7 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 560 mg, Carbohydrate 52 g (Fiber 3 g, Sugars 6 g), Protein 15 g.
Tips
The Sauté Pan goes from stovetop to oven—if you don't have one, simply transfer the pasta and cream cheese mixture to an oven-proof dish, such as the Multipurpose Steamer. Top with pepperoni and cheese, then bake.
Swap 2 tbsp Pizza Seasoning or Marinara Sauce Mix for Pizza Dip Hot Dip Mix.
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 1 cup steamed broccoli or 2 cups spinach—choose higher protein veggies to bump up the protein.