Spaghetti Pizza with Pepperoni and Mozzarella Recipe
This Spaghetti Pizza recipe creatively combines two beloved Italian dishes – spaghetti and pizza – into one delicious and fun meal. Broken spaghetti pieces are mixed with cheese, milk, egg, and seasonings, then baked with spaghetti sauce, oregano, basil, and pepperoni on top to create a hearty, cheesy, and flavorful dish the entire family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti Base
- cooking spray
- 1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti, broken into 2-inch pieces
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
Toppings
- 1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- 4 ounces pepperoni sausage, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the baking pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a 9-inch round baking pan or pizza pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook and prepare spaghetti: Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well and transfer into a large mixing bowl. Let it cool slightly.
- Mix spaghetti base: Add 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, milk, beaten egg, salt, and garlic salt to the cooked spaghetti. Mix well until all ingredients are combined evenly.
- Form spaghetti crust: Press the spaghetti mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan to form a solid crust layer. Use the back of a spoon or your hands to pack it down firmly.
- Bake the crust: Place the pan in the oven and bake the spaghetti crust for about 20 minutes, until it is set and slightly golden around the edges.
- Add toppings: Remove the crust from the oven. Spread the spaghetti sauce evenly over the crust, then sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese on top. Distribute the sliced pepperoni evenly and sprinkle oregano and basil over the pizza.
- Final bake: Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the pepperoni is slightly crisp.
- Serve: Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy your creative spaghetti pizza!
Notes
- For best results, break the spaghetti into uniform 2-inch pieces before cooking so the crust holds together well.
- You can substitute pepperoni with any other favorite pizza toppings or vegetables.
- Use part-skim mozzarella if you want to reduce fat content.
- This dish is best served fresh but can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Be careful not to overcook the spaghetti to avoid mushy crust formation.
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