The kids wanted pizza. Dad had another idea.
Some evenings don’t go as planned.
The kids ask for pizza, everyone is hungry, and there isn’t enough time to make dough or wait for delivery.
That’s when Dad gets creative.
This One-Pot Pizza Pasta combines everything we love about pizza—rich tomato sauce, crispy salami, melted mozzarella and Italian herbs—into one simple family meal.
Easy to make.
Easy to clean.
Impossible to resist.
🍕 Papasita One-Pot Pizza Pasta
Serves: 4–6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
🛒 Ingredients
- 500 g (1 lb) penne, rigatoni or fusilli
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 500 ml (17 oz) tomato passata
- 400–500 ml (1¾–2 cups) water or chicken/vegetable broth
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil (or fresh basil)
- Salt and black pepper
- Chili flakes (optional)
- 150–200 g (5–7 oz) salami or cooked ham, sliced
- 125–250 g (4–8 oz) fresh mozzarella
- 50 g (½ cup) grated Parmesan (optional)
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Build the flavor
Heat the olive oil in a large pot.
Cook the onion and garlic until fragrant.
Add the sliced salami and fry for 2–3 minutes until lightly crispy.
This creates that unmistakable pizza flavor.
2. Everything goes into one pot
Pour in the tomato passata.
Add the uncooked pasta.
Pour in enough water or broth to just cover the pasta.
Season with oregano, basil, salt, pepper and chili flakes.
Simmer over medium heat for about 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pasta is al dente.
3. The best part
Tear the mozzarella into pieces and stir it in or place it on top.
Cover the pot for 2 minutes until the cheese has melted.
Finish with grated Parmesan.
Now grab a fork and enjoy that perfect cheese pull.
👨👩👧 Dad Tip
Want even more pizza flavor?
Brown the salami well before adding the sauce and don’t be shy with the mozzarella.
The stretchy cheese is always the family’s favorite part.
❤️ Why Families Love This Recipe
✅ One pot means less cleaning
✅ Ready in about 25 minutes
✅ Budget-friendly ingredients
✅ Kid-approved
✅ Perfect for busy weeknights
📊 Nutrition (Approx. per serving)
- Calories: 550–650 kcal
- Protein: 25–30 g
- Carbohydrates: 70–80 g
- Fat: 18–25 g
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