30-Minute One-Pan Sausage Pizza Pasta

This Sausage Pizza Pasta brings together the bold flavors of sausage pizza and the comfort of pasta in one simple dish. Ready in about 30 minutes and made with only a handful of ingredients, this recipe is family-friendly, filling, and easy to customize. It’s also straightforward to make gluten-free by swapping in gluten-free noodles.

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Have your pizza and pasta too with this straightforward pizza pasta recipe. If you love sausage pizza and also enjoy a hearty pasta, this dish is the perfect fusion. It’s built around ground pork or Italian sausage, a jar of marinara sauce, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and plenty of cheese. The result is a bright, savory pasta that tastes like pizza but comes together faster and with less fuss.

Featured Ingredients

• Ground pork or Italian sausage – the base of the dish. Use regular ground pork or a preferred variety of Italian sausage (mild, sweet, or spicy) to suit your taste.
• Olive oil – for sautéeing; a little adds classic pizza flavor.
• Minced garlic – fresh or pre-minced garlic adds depth and aroma.
• Cherry tomatoes – they hold their texture and add brightness when halved and lightly cooked.
• Fresh basil – essential for that true pizza-like finish; chop and stir into the sauce.
• Marinara sauce – a jar of marinara works well; use store-bought or homemade marinara if you prefer.
• Pasta – any dried pasta works here. Use gluten-free pasta if you need a gluten-free meal.
• Cheese – topped with grated or shaved Parmesan; mozzarella or an Italian blend are also excellent choices.

Variations

Make it Gluten-Free: Replace the pasta with a gluten-free variety to maintain the same flavors while accommodating gluten sensitivities.

Make it Vegan: Use plant-based ground meat substitute and a vegan cheese alternative to create a vegan-friendly version.

Change the “Toppings”: Customize like a pizza—add olives, pepperoni-style vegan slices, bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, or any toppings your family enjoys.

Storage

Allow the pasta to cool, then transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for 3–5 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave, adding a splash of water or extra marinara if the sauce has thickened.

Sausage Pizza Pasta

Sausage pizza pasta combines ground pork or Italian sausage with cherry tomatoes, marinara sauce, and your favorite pasta. Finish with grated Parmesan for a cheesy, pizza-like finish.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 lb ground pork or Italian sausage
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 24 oz marinara sauce
• 8 oz pasta (any kind)
• Grated Parmesan cheese, to taste
• Salt, to taste

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
2. Add the ground pork or Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
3. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for about 3 minutes until they begin to soften.
4. Stir in the marinara sauce and chopped fresh basil. Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5–10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
5. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain the pasta and add it directly to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
6. Serve hot topped with grated Parmesan cheese and an extra sprinkle of chopped basil if desired.

Nutrition (Approximate)

Calories: 486 kcal · Carbohydrates: 20 g · Protein: 43 g · Fat: 25 g · Fiber: 4 g · Sugar: 0 g

Nutrition is an estimate and should be used as an approximation only.

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