Sausage and Pizza Bake

Health score
20%
Sausage and Pizza Bake
35 min.
6
535kcal

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Are you ready to indulge in a deliciously comforting dish that brings the best of both worlds together? Introducing the Sausage and Pizza Bake, a delightful fusion of hearty Italian sausage, vibrant vegetables, and gooey cheese, all enveloped in a rich pizza sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, as it comes together in just 35 minutes and serves up to six hungry diners.

Imagine the aroma of sizzling sausage mingling with the sweetness of bell peppers and onions, creating a mouthwatering base for this dish. The rotini pasta adds a fun twist, capturing every bit of the savory sauce and melted cheese. Topped with a generous sprinkle of shredded pizza cheese blend, this bake is not only satisfying but also visually appealing, making it a hit at the dinner table.

Whether you're looking for a quick lunch, a hearty main course, or a comforting dinner option, this Sausage and Pizza Bake is sure to please everyone. It's a versatile dish that can easily be customized with your favorite toppings or ingredients, allowing you to get creative in the kitchen. So gather your loved ones, and get ready to enjoy a slice of pizza-inspired heaven that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • oz rotini pasta uncooked
  • lb ground sausage italian
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • 0.5 cup bell pepper chopped
  • 0.3 cup water 
  • oz canadian bacon sliced cut into fourths
  • jar tomato sauce canned (14)
  • oz mushrooms drained sliced canned
  • oz pizza cheese shredded

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 3-quart casserole with cooking spray. In 3-quart saucepan, cook and drain pasta as directed on package using minimum cook time. Return pasta to saucepan.
  2. While pasta is cooking, cook sausage and onion in 10-inch skillet over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Stir sausage mixture, bell pepper, water, bacon, pizza sauce and mushrooms into pasta. Spoon pasta mixture into casserole.
  3. Sprinkle with cheese.
  4. Cover casserole.
  5. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

Calories535kcal
Protein19.15%
Fat49.59%
Carbs31.26%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29
Glycemic Load
15.28
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
20.291739411976%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.08mg
Isorhamnetin
0.67mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Quercetin
2.74mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:535kcal
26.75%
Fat:29.63g
45.59%
Saturated Fat:9.69g
60.57%
Carbohydrates:42.03g
14.01%
Net Carbohydrates:38.03g
13.83%
Sugar:6.7g
7.44%
Cholesterol:69.74mg
23.25%
Sodium:1372.01mg
59.65%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:25.75g
51.49%
Selenium:51.88µg
74.12%
Vitamin B1:0.67mg
44.38%
Vitamin C:26.33mg
31.91%
Manganese:0.61mg
30.34%
Vitamin B3:5.92mg
29.59%
Phosphorus:283.82mg
28.38%
Vitamin B6:0.54mg
26.78%
Potassium:757.76mg
21.65%
Copper:0.38mg
18.78%
Zinc:2.66mg
17.7%
Vitamin A:879.77IU
17.6%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.28%
Iron:2.89mg
16.07%
Fiber:4g
16.01%
Magnesium:59.09mg
14.77%
Vitamin B12:0.81µg
13.58%
Vitamin E:1.92mg
12.79%
Vitamin B5:1.23mg
12.26%
Folate:35.17µg
8.79%
Calcium:74.58mg
7.46%
Vitamin D:0.57µg
3.78%
Vitamin K:3.88µg
3.69%