Dinner
Pasta Bake and Fresh Pizza
TIPS: If using larger pasta, ensure all pasta is submerged in liquid prior to baking. Add 2–3 tablespoons water if needed. Feel free to swap classic pizza dough and pasta with gluten-free, or swap any cheese with dairy-free/vegan variety. Prefer homemade pizza dough? Swap 1:1 with any homemade recipe.
Compatible with
Allergies
Tip: Allergy Advice
This dish contains the following allergens: Wheat, Milk/Dairy
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TOP OVEN (PASTA BAKE)
- 1/2 box (8 ounces) macaroni pasta
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 jar (24 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
BOTTOM OVEN (FRESH PIZZA)
- Canola oil, for greasing as necessary
- 8 ounces raw pre-made pizza dough, room temperature
- 1/4 cup marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup toppings of choice (pepperoni, vegetables, etc.)
Utensils
- 8 x 8 Baking Dish
- Aluminum Foil
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Step 1
To prepare the pasta bake, add all top oven ingredients in a Ninja Casserole Pan, mix until combined, then cover with aluminum foil.
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Step 2
Press TOP and turn dial until BAKE is illuminated. Press TEMP/SHADE and set to 425°F, then press TIME/SLICES and set to 45 minutes. Press START/STOP to begin preheating.
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Step 3
When top oven is preheated, place pan with pasta on the rack. Close door to begin cooking.
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Step 4
Lightly grease the sheet pan accessory. While pasta bake is cooking, shape pizza dough into a 12-inch circle and transfer to sheet pan. Top pizza dough with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and desired toppings.
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Step 5
Press BOTTOM and turn dial until PIZZA is illuminated. Press TEMP and set to 400°F, then press TIME and set to 15 minutes. Press START/STOP to begin preheating.
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Step 6
When bottom oven is preheated, insert wire rack in LEVEL 1 position, then place sheet pan with pizza on the rack. Close door to begin cooking.
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Step 7
When pasta has completed cooking, remove foil from pan. and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese as desired Press TOP and turn dial until BROIL is illuminated. Press TEMP/SHADE and set to HI, then press TIME/SLICES and set to 5 minutes. Press START/STOP to begin broiling.
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Step 8
When cooking is complete, serve pasta and pizza immediately.