Supreme Pizza Penne Bake

If your family loves pizza night and pasta night, this recipe brings the best of both worlds together in one comforting meal. One Pot Supreme Pizza Baked Penne is packed with all the classic pizza flavors you love, including Italian sausage, peppers, mushrooms, garlic, plenty of melty cheese, and crispy pepperoni, all tossed with tender penne pasta in a rich pizza sauce. Best of all, the pasta cooks right in the sauce, making cleanup quick and easy.

This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights because everything comes together in one pot before being topped with cheese and baked until hot, bubbly, and golden brown. Every bite is loaded with cheesy pizza flavor, and it's easy to customize with your family's favorite pizza toppings.

Ingredients

• 1 pound Italian sausage, or use half Italian sausage and half ground beef

• 1 small onion, diced

• 1 green bell pepper, diced

• 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 jar (24 ounces) pizza sauce

• 2½ cups chicken broth or beef broth

• 12 ounces uncooked penne pasta

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• ½ cup shredded provolone cheese or Italian blend cheese

• ½ cup mini pepperoni slices

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• Optional toppings: sliced black olives, cooked bacon, or fresh basil

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

2. In a large oven safe Dutch oven or deep skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess grease if needed.

3. Add the onion, green bell pepper, mushrooms, and garlic. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.

4. Stir in the pizza sauce, broth, uncooked penne, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes if using, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

5. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring every few minutes to keep the pasta from sticking. Cook until the pasta is just tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.

6. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in half of the mozzarella cheese and half of the provolone cheese until melted and creamy.

7. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella, remaining provolone, Parmesan cheese, and mini pepperoni evenly over the top. Add black olives, cooked bacon, or any other favorite pizza toppings if desired.

8. Transfer the pot to the oven and bake uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden around the edges.

9. Remove from the oven and allow the pasta to rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

This is one of those meals that's guaranteed to become part of your regular dinner rotation. It has all the flavors of a supreme pizza without the hassle of making homemade dough, and since everything cooks in one pot, cleanup is just as easy as dinner itself.

Serve it with garlic bread, a crisp green salad, or your favorite roasted vegetables for a complete meal. Leftovers reheat beautifully, making it a great option for lunch the next day.

If your family enjoys pizza, cheesy pasta, and easy weeknight dinners, this One Pot Supreme Pizza Baked Penne is sure to be a hit. It's hearty, comforting, loaded with flavor, and simple enough to make any night of the week.