Spaghetti pizza is a hearty mashup of the two most requested kid-friendly meals: pizza and spaghetti.
Cooked spaghetti is baked with two kinds of cheese in marinara sauce and topped with pepperoni and more cheese until bubbly and golden.
You Will Love Spaghetti Pizza Because…
- Super easy spaghetti pizza is a cinch to make! Just toss, top, and bake.
- Cheesy spaghetti pizza casserole goes from the oven to the table in 30 minutes, perfect for movie nights and sleepovers.
- Top with leftover ground beef or taco meat, shredded chicken or turkey, extra veggies, or even leftover cheese.
Ingredients
Pasta: Any spaghetti works in this recipe! Even gluten-free or vegetarian varieties, simply follow the package directions and cook to al dente. Make the spaghetti ahead, drain, and keep in the fridge until ready to use.
Sauce: Grab a couple of jars of marinara or make your own and freeze it for future recipes.
Cheese: Spaghetti pizza is all about the cheese. For the most melty results, grate mozzarella from a block instead of buying pre-shredded. Pre-shredded cheese doesn’t melt as well because it has additives to keep it from sticking together. Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and even a Mexican blend will work.
Variations: Any toppings that go on a pizza and go in spaghetti works in spaghetti pizza. Pepperoni, Italian sausage, pre-cooked mini meatballs, mushrooms, olives, jalapenos, green chiles, spinach, onions, diced tomatoes, bell peppers, the list goes on!
How to Make Spaghetti Pizza
- Prepare spaghetti per package directions (recipe below).
- Whisk eggs, milk, 1 cup of mozzarella, parmesan, and seasonings in a large bowl. Add spaghetti and toss to coat.
- Spread spaghetti ‘crust’ on a baking sheet and bake.
- Top with pasta sauce, remaining mozzarella, and toppings. Bake.
- Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Helpful Hints
- The trick to perfect spaghetti pizza is to mix the crust ingredients in Step 3 thoroughly.
- Line the baking pan with parchment for easy cleanup.
- Make up to a day ahead and keep covered in the fridge until ready to reheat!
- Use the right size of the baking sheet so the spaghetti base stays intact when it’s time to serve. A smaller baking sheet will result in a thicker ‘crust’.
Leftovers
Keep spaghetti pizza covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat portions in the microwave with extra cheese on top. Freeze cooled portions in zippered bags for up to one month and thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
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Spaghetti Pizza
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound uncooked spaghetti
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese shredded, divided
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- ⅔ cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 24 ounces pasta sauce
- 4 ounces pepperoni slices or your favorite toppings
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉. Grease a 15 x 10-inch rimmed baking sheet.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook just until al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl whisk together eggs, milk, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, Parmesan, garlic salt, and oregano. Add spaghetti and toss to coat.
- Pour spaghetti mixture onto prepared baking sheet and spread into an even layer. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Top baked spaghetti with pasta sauce, remaining mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni slices, leaving a 1" border.
- Reduce oven to 350℉ and bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden. Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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