Best 9 Pizza Pasta Toss Recipes

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If you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love, pizza pasta toss has got you covered. This simple pasta dish is made with pantry staples like pasta, pizza sauce, and cheese, and it can be customized to your liking with your favorite toppings. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover pizza sauce and cheese so you don't waste any food. Here, we'll share a few different pizza pasta toss recipes so you can find the perfect one for your family.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PIZZA PASTA TOSS



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Switch up pizza night with a Pizza Pasta Toss! Enjoy pepperoni, green peppers and mushrooms in a bubbling Pizza Pasta Toss instead of a deep dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Pasta

Time 25m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups (8 oz.) penne pasta, uncooked
1/4 cup KRAFT Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
2 oz. OSCAR MAYER Pepperoni, quartered
10 mushrooms, sliced (about 2 cups)
1 green pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 cups CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
1 cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add pepperoni, mushrooms and peppers; cook and stir 8 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add sauce; mix well. Cover. Reduce heat to low; simmer 3 min.
  • Drain pasta; place in large serving bowl. Add sauce mixture and cheese; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 570 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 19 g

PIZZA PASTA



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Very easy to make, and kids will love it!

Provided by ATHIELEN

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces rotini pasta
1 pound lean ground beef
1 small onion, diced
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
4 ounces sliced pepperoni sausage
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef with onion until beef is brown. Drain. Combine beef mixture with spaghetti sauce, pepperoni and cooked pasta and pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with mozzarella.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, until cheese is melted and golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 92.1 mg, Fat 28.4 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 31.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 1123.8 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

PIZZA PASTA TOSS



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I needed a quick one-skillet dish to put on the table. I thought if I added pizza sauce, pepperoni and mozzarella cheese to pasta, it might appeal to my daughter's "selective palate." I was right! Since it tasted like pizza and was topped with gooey cheese, it was an instant hit. -Lori Daniels, Beverly, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree
1/2 cup diced pepperoni
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, mushrooms and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato puree, pepperoni, sugar and seasonings; cook and stir for 5 minutes., Drain pasta; stir into meat mixture. Heat through. Sprinkle with cheese. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603 calories, Fat 29g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 1007mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 44g protein.

CHICKEN PICCATA PASTA TOSS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/3 pounds chicken breast tenders, cut into 1-inch pieces
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 shallots, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white wine
1 lemon, juiced
1 cup chicken broth or stock
3 tablespoons capers, drained
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 pound penne rigate pasta, cooked to al dente
Chopped or snipped chives, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat a deep nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add a tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil and the chicken to the pan. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Brown chicken until lightly golden all over, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and return the skillet to the heat. Reduce heat to medium. Add another tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter, the garlic and shallots to the skillet. Saute garlic and shallots 3 minutes. Add flour and cook 2 minutes. Whisk in wine and reduce liquid 1 minute. Whisk lemon juice and broth into sauce. Stir in capers and parsley. When the liquid comes to a bubble, add remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter to the sauce to give it a little shine. Add chicken back to the pan and heat through, 1 to 2 minutes. Toss hot pasta with chicken and sauce and serve. Adjust salt and pepper, to your taste. Top with fresh snipped chives.

PIZZA PASTA BAKE



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Don't call for takeout pizza tonight. In just 30 minutes, you can create this cheesy, crave-able dish, made with just a few simple ingredients.

Provided by Angie McGowan

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (16 oz) penne pasta
3 links sweet Italian sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 can (15 oz) Muir Glen™ organic pizza sauce
1 can (6 oz) pitted ripe olives, drained, sliced
1 can (4 oz) mushrooms pieces and stems, drained
1 large bunch fresh basil, stems removed, leaves coarsely chopped
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup sliced pepperoni

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook sausage, bell pepper and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • In baking dish, mix pasta and pizza sauce. Add sausage-vegetable mixture, olives, mushrooms and basil; toss until well combined. Sprinkle with cheeses; top with pepperoni.
  • Bake uncovered 8 to 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1300 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

FIVE INGREDIENT PASTA TOSS



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Pasta is tossed with white beans, roasted tomatoes, fresh basil, and a garlic infused olive oil. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the sauce and any leftover garlic olive oil. This isn't a hot pasta dish so it's perfect for summer.

Provided by elsaw

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
8 ounces farfalle (bow tie) pasta
1 (15 ounce) can seasoned small white beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, with juice
¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves, or amount to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the olive oil and garlic in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the bow tie pasta and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • Place the pasta, beans, tomatoes, basil, and 2 tablespoons of the garlic olive oil in a large bowl; toss gently until combined. Serve the remaining olive oil at the table to drizzle over individual servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.5 calories, Carbohydrate 63.7 g, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 14.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 662.4 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

PIZZA PASTA CASSEROLE



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Kids will line up for this zippy pizza-flavored dish. The recipe makes two casseroles, so you can serve one to your family right away and keep the other in the freezer for another night. -Nancy Scarlett, Graham, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 casseroles (10 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
3-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
1 package (16 ounces) spiral or cavatappi pasta, cooked and drained
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
8 ounces sliced pepperoni

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and pasta. , Transfer to 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle with cheese. Arrange pepperoni over the top. , Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casseroles; cover and freeze up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake as directed, increasing time to 35-40 minutes or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 545mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

PIZZA PASTA TOSS



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Make and share this Pizza Pasta Toss recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Meat

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups uncooked spiral shaped pasta
1 lb ground beef
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree
1/2 cup diced pepperoni
4 1/2 teaspoons sugar (I add to taste, we don't like sweet tomato sauce)
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions (I salt the water).
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef, mushrooms, and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  • Add in tomato puree, pepperoni, sugar (to taste), and seasonings; cook and stir for 5 minutes.
  • Drain pasta, stir into meat mixture.
  • Heat through; taste for seasoning and adjust.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Remove from heat; cover and let stand until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596.6, Fat 32.2, SaturatedFat 15, Cholesterol 119.5, Sodium 1043.8, Carbohydrate 33.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 8.7, Protein 42

SIMPLE PASTA TOSS



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Yet another recipe I have saved on my computer and moving to here foto share!! This is simple and quick -- my favorites! :)

Provided by iewe7726

Categories     Chicken

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 ounces rotini pasta
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/4 teaspoons dried basil
1 1/4 teaspoons dried oregano
1 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta as directed.
  • While pasta is cooking, in a large pot, heat olive oil and saute chicken, garlic, salt, garlic powder, basil, and oregano until chicken is cooked.
  • Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for two minutes.
  • Remove from heat and toss with pasta.
  • Serve with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 719.5, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 1154.7, Carbohydrate 94.4, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 8.2, Protein 42.2

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the taste of your dish. If you can, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make pizza and pasta. Don't be afraid to try new things and find what you like. You might be surprised at what you discover.
  • Have fun: Cooking should be enjoyable. So relax, have fun, and let your creativity flow.

Conclusion:

Pizza and pasta are two of the most popular dishes in the world. They are both delicious, versatile, and relatively easy to make. With a little practice, you can make amazing pizza and pasta dishes at home. So what are you waiting for? Get started today!

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