Pizza Pasta

Can't choose between pizza and pasta? Here's the answer. Classic pizza flavours wrapped up in a quick and delicious pasta bake.

Product: Two Fool Collective Pizza Pizzaz

Serves: 4
Effort: Easy
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Gluten-free option

Ingredients

• 1 red onion, diced
• 1 green capsicum, sliced
• 200g mushrooms, sliced
• 300g pasta spirals (raw)
• 60g tomato paste
• 3 tbsp pizza pizzaz seasoning
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 100g thinly sliced pepperoni
• 160g grated tasty cheese
• 200g grated mozzarella
• Fresh basil for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
2. In an oven-proof skillet, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the red onion, capsicum, and mushrooms to the pan and cook for 6-8 minutes until softened.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the tomato paste and pizza pizzaz seasoning with a couple of tbsp of warm water to make it pourable.
4. Meanwhile, bring a large pan of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to packet instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 2 tbsp of the pasta water, and set aside.
5. Pour the tomato mixture over the veggies and stir to combine. Add in the diced tomatoes and pepperoni, reserving some slices for the top of the pasta bake.
6. Simmer for 5 minutes to bring all the flavours together.
7. Tip in the cooked pasta and reserved pasta water, mixing everything together evenly.
8. Turn off the heat and top with both grated cheeses. Layer the leftover pepperoni on top and place in the oven.
9. Bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden.
10. Remove from the oven and leave to stand for 5 minutes before sprinkling with fresh basil and serving in bowls.

Hints & Tips

• Add any of your favourite pizza toppings such as olives, spinach, ham, bacon, or chicken.
• Replace pasta with gluten-free pasta to make this dish suitable for a gluten-free diet.
• Serve as it is for a fuss-free dinner or add some garlic bread and salad on the side to make this a more substantial meal.
• Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Suitable for freezing.