Description

This One-Pot Pizza Pasta recipe brings together all your favorite pizza flavors in a quick and easy skillet meal. Sausage, pepperoni, and olives combine with pasta, rich tomato sauce, and plenty of melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese for a comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner that cooks all in one pot for minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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Meat and Proteins

1/2 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
1/2 cup pepperoni slices (halved)

Vegetables and Aromatics

1 small onion (diced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 cup sliced black olives
chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Liquids and Sauces

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 cups chicken broth

Herbs and Spices

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Pasta and Cheese

8 ounces short pasta (like penne or rotini)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Cook the Sausage: In a large deep skillet or pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Add Pepperoni, Onion, and Garlic: Stir in the pepperoni slices, diced onion, and minced garlic. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the onion softens and the garlic is fragrant.
Season and Add Tomatoes: Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Cook the Pasta: Add the uncooked short pasta to the simmering sauce. Stir well to combine. Cover and let simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Finish with Olives and Cheese: Stir in the sliced black olives and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and grated Parmesan evenly over the top. Cover and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts.
Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley, and serve the pizza pasta hot.

Notes

Feel free to add your favorite pizza toppings such as mushrooms, bell peppers, or cooked bacon.
To make this recipe vegetarian, omit the sausage and pepperoni and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Short pasta shapes like penne or rotini work best for holding the sauce and toppings.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop or microwave.