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Ricotta Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Bake

Recipe by adamwolfefitness on TikTokAdded 27 October 2026.

20 minutes to prep, 53 to cook. A hearty, protein‑packed pasta bake that blends classic pizza flavors with comforting rotini. Seasoned ground beef, turkey pepperoni, ricotta, and mozzarella create a cheesy, savory dish perfect for meal‑prep or a satisfying dinner.

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Ricotta Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Bake by adamwolfefitness, a frame from the TikTok video

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.

  2. In a large, deep, oven‑safe baking dish, combine the dry rotini pasta, cooked ground beef, finely diced onion, minced garlic, half of the turkey pepperoni, tomato paste, and all seasonings; stir to distribute evenly.

  3. Add the marinara sauce and chicken broth, mixing thoroughly until the pasta is fully submerged.

  4. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake at 400°F for about 45 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Pasta is tender when easily pierced with a fork.

  5. Remove the foil, dollop the ricotta cheese over the pasta and stir gently to incorporate.

  6. Evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the top, arrange the remaining turkey pepperoni slices, and add additional dollops of ricotta as desired.

  7. Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake at 400°F for another 8 minutes, or until the mozzarella is melted and the pepperoni is lightly crisp; optionally broil for a few minutes for extra browning.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Mozzarella is fully melted and pepperoni edges are lightly crisp. Watch closely under broiler to avoid burning.

  8. Take the bake out of the oven and let it rest for 5–10 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken before serving.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Sauce has thickened slightly and is no longer watery. Resting allows the bake to set for cleaner slices.

Tips while you cook

Evenly distribute dry ingredients first
Stir the dry rotini, ground beef, onion, garlic, pepperoni, tomato paste, and seasonings together before adding liquids.
Seal foil tightly for the first bake
Cover the dish tightly with foil during the 45‑minute bake.
Allow a short rest before serving
Let the bake rest 5–10 minutes after removing from the oven.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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