PIZZA PASTA SKILLET

This pizza pasta skillet is perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Pizza Pasta Skillet - The Southern Lady Cooks

 

My family loves this pizza pasta skillet. It’s a very versatile recipe in that you can add your favorite pizza toppings.  It’s super easy to make and wonderful for a busy night. Add our garlic cheese biscuits and you have a great meal. Reheats well and budget-friendly.

Pizza Pasta Skillet

1 pound pork sausage, regular or hot

1/2 cup of onion, chopped

1/2 cup of green pepper, chopped

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon oregano or Italian seasoning

1 (24 ounce) jar of your favorite pasta sauce

8 ounces rigatoni pasta (can use just about any kind of pasta)

1 cup pepperoni slices, quartered

1 to 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Cook pasta according to the directions on the box. Drain. Brown sausage, onion, and green paper.  Drain. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and pasta sauce. Stir in cooked pasta and pepperoni and simmer for about 5 minutes.   Sprinkle cheese on top of the dish. Serve when the cheese is melted.  Makes about 8 servings. Enjoy!

Notes: I garnish the top of my dish with more pepperoni when I add the cheese.

Pizza Pasta Skillet - The Southern Lady Cooks

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Pizza Pasta Skillet

This easy dish makes the perfect weeknight dinner!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pizza Pasta Skillet
Servings: 8 servings
Author: The Southern Lady Cooks

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pork sausage regular or hot
  • 1/2 cup of onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup of green pepper chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano or Italian seasoning
  • 1 24 ounce jar of your favorite pasta sauce
  • 8 ounces rigatoni pasta can use just about any kind of pasta
  • 1 cup pepperoni slices quartered
  • 1 to 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to the directions on the box. Drain. Brown sausage, onion, and green paper. Drain. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and pasta sauce. Stir in cooked pasta and pepperoni and simmer for about 5 minutes. Sprinkle cheese on top of the dish. Serve when the cheese is melted. Makes about 8 servings. Enjoy!

Notes

I garnish the top of my dish with more pepperoni when I add the cheese.

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