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Easy Pizza Bowl

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Enjoy all your favorite pizza flavors in a convenient bowl format!

This deconstructed pizza features pasta tossed with savory sauce and topped with classic pizza toppings.

Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep—customize with your favorite ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces penne pasta
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 4 ounces pepperoni slices
  • 1 medium bell pepper, sliced
  • ¼ cup sliced black olives
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook penne pasta according to package directions until al dente, then drain well.
  2. In a medium saucepan, heat the pizza sauce over medium-low heat until simmering, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Combine the hot drained pasta with the warmed pizza sauce in a large bowl. Add the Italian seasoning and garlic powder, then toss until pasta is evenly coated.
  4. Divide the sauced pasta among serving bowls. Top each with a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese.
  5. Arrange pepperoni slices, bell pepper strips, and black olive slices over the cheese layer in each bowl.
  6. Optional: For melted cheese, place bowls on a baking sheet and broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese is bubbly, or microwave individual bowls for 30-45 seconds.
  7. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and optional red pepper flakes. Garnish with fresh basil just before serving.

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite pizza toppings like mushrooms, sausage, or pineapple.

For a lower-carb option, substitute half the pasta with roasted cauliflower florets.

Freshly shredded cheese melts better than pre-packaged shredded cheese.

Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods.

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