Cheesy Pizza Pasta Bake

This Cheesy Pizza Pasta Bake combines the tastes of a classic pizza with the comfort of pasta to make a dish that is both tasty and filling.

Ingredients:

• 400g penne pasta
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
• 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
• 1/2 cup sliced black olives
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 375F 190C

Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente

Drain and set aside

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, sliced pepperoni, diced bell peppers, sliced black olives, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper

Mix well to combine

Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly

Let it cool slightly before serving

Serve hot and enjoy