Loaded Pizza Spaghetti Bake
This hearty bake combines spaghetti, ground beef, bacon, pepperoni, and melted mozzarella for a comforting pizza-inspired pasta dish perfect for family meals.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 pot for boiling pasta
- 1 colander
- 1 baking dish
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti noodles
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1.5 cups cooked bacon crumbles
- 15 slices pepperoni
- 1/2 red onion diced
- 1/4 cup mushrooms sliced
- 1/4 cup black olives sliced
- 1/4 cup bell pepper diced
- 14 oz pizza sauce
- 24 oz pasta sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
Instructions
- Boil spaghetti in salted water according to package directions until al dente, then drain thoroughly.
- Heat large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté ground beef with diced red onion, sliced mushrooms, and diced bell pepper until beef is browned and vegetables are soft. Drain excess fat.
- Add Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, and seasoned salt to the skillet and stir to evenly coat meat and vegetables.
- Stir in pepperoni slices, most of the bacon crumbles, pizza sauce, and pasta sauce. Let simmer gently for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss well to combine with sauce, meat, and vegetables.
- Transfer mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top. Garnish with remaining bacon, diced onion, sliced black olives, diced bell pepper, and remaining pepperoni.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F) for 10 minutes, then broil for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from oven and serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute Italian sausage for ground beef for flavor variation.
- Add any favorite pizza toppings to customize.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.