Pizza Pasta Bake

25 min

8 servings

It's a saucy, cheesy mashup of your favourite pizza and pasta. Perfect for a fun family night in—easy to make and fun to eat! Include some of your family's fave pizza toppings at the dinner table; let them choose what to top their pasta with! Sliced black olives, diced bell peppers, mushrooms or even cooked, crumbled sausage.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450 g) bite-size pasta, such as penne or rotini, about 4 cups
  • 1 brick (8 oz/250 g) light cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup light mayonnaise
  • 1 pkg Pizza Dip Hot Dip Mix
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 14–16 pepperoni slices

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 400° F.
  • In a large pot, cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1⁄2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, in Sauté Pan, combine cream cheese, mayo, and hot dip mix. Cover; cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until warm, about 6–7 min.
  • Add warm pasta and 1⁄4 cup reserved pasta water to pan; stir until combined. Add more pasta water 1 tbsp at a time as needed. Top with cheese and pepperoni.
  • Transfer pan to oven. Bake 6–8 min, or until cheese is melted. Add toppings, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 430, Fat 17 g (Saturated 7 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 560 mg, Carbohydrate 52 g (Fiber 3 g, Sugars 6 g), Protein 15 g.

Tips

The Sauté Pan goes from stovetop to oven—if you don't have one, simply transfer the pasta and cream cheese mixture to an oven-proof dish, such as the Multipurpose Steamer. Top with pepperoni and cheese, then bake.

Swap 2 tbsp Pizza Seasoning or Marinara Sauce Mix for Pizza Dip Hot Dip Mix.

Tips

The Sauté Pan goes from stovetop to oven—if you don't have one, simply transfer the pasta and cream cheese mixture to an oven-proof dish, such as the Multipurpose Steamer. Top with pepperoni and cheese, then bake.

Swap 2 tbsp Pizza Seasoning or Marinara Sauce Mix for Pizza Dip Hot Dip Mix.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with 1 cup steamed broccoli or 2 cups spinach—choose higher protein veggies to bump up the protein.