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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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