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Pepperoni Pasta Bake

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Italian 🇮🇹American

Pepperoni Pasta Bake brings together tender rotini, juicy Italian sausage, creamy cottage cheese, and gooey mozzarella under a pepperoni-studded top for a pizza-inspired bite in every forkful. The balance of tangy tomato sauce and briny olives adds depth without overpowering the comforting, cheesy base. It’s a great weeknight dinner or casual gathering dish when you want something hearty and familiar.

  • Prep15 min
  • Cook40 min
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyEasy
Pepperoni Pasta Bake
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a 9x13-inch casserole dish with grease.

  2. 2

    Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes until slightly firm, then drain.

  3. 3

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until it is evenly browned.

  4. 4

    In the prepared casserole dish, combine the cooked pasta, sausage, and pasta sauce. In a bowl, mix the cottage cheese, olives, and mozzarella cheese; spoon this over the sausage and pasta mixture. Top with the pepperoni slices.

  5. 5

    Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and lightly browned on top, about 25 to 30 minutes.

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