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 delightful dish that combines the best of comfort food with the irresistible flavors of pizza? Look no further than this Sausage and Pizza Bake! Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any gathering, this hearty meal is sure to please both family and friends alike.

Imagine the savory aroma of Italian sausage sizzling in the pan, mingling with the sweetness of bell peppers and the richness of Canadian bacon. As you layer these ingredients with tender rotini pasta and a zesty pizza sauce, you create a symphony of flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Topped with a generous sprinkle of gooey pizza cheese blend, this dish is not just a meal; it's an experience!

In just 35 minutes, you can whip up this satisfying main course that serves six, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbs, you can enjoy this delicious bake without the guilt. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to serve up a slice of pizza heaven that will leave your taste buds dancing!

Ingredients

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

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F. 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%