5 Ingredient Pizza Pasta Bake

written by The Recipe Exchange | December 18, 2023

Ingredients

12-14 ounces whole grain rotini pasta, uncooked
1 () 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.