5 Ingredient Pizza Pasta Bake
Ingredients
12-14 ounces whole grain rotini pasta, uncooked
1 (23.9-ounce) jar of your favorite pasta sauce
2 cups water
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded, reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (divided)
4-5 ounces pepperoni (quartered)
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
Additional Parmesan cheese and fresh basil for garnish, if desired
Directions
Preheat oven to 425°F.
In an ungreased 9×13 baking pan, combine uncooked rotini, pasta sauce, water, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella, and pepperoni, stirring thoroughly to combine.
Top with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella and Parmesan.
Cover tightly with foil.
Bake for 30-40 minutes, until pasta is tender.
Garnish with additional Parmesan and fresh basil, if desired.
