One Pan Pizza Baked Ziti
One Pan Pizza Baked Ziti is the ultimate comfort food that combines the best of pizza and pasta in one delicious dish. With gooey mozzarella, savory Italian sausage, and flavorful marinara sauce, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings. Just toss everything together in a single pan, bake until bubbly, and watch your loved ones dive in for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz ziti pasta
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage (spicy or sweet)
- 2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a large oven-safe skillet.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in the skillet. Sauté onions and bell peppers until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add ground sausage and minced garlic. Cook until browned, breaking up the meat for about 7-10 minutes.
- Stir in marinara sauce and uncooked ziti pasta until well combined.
- Mix in half of the mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until bubbly. Top with remaining mozzarella during the last five minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding pepperoni or olives. Swap mozzarella for a sharper cheese variety for a bolder taste. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.