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.

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Item No. REC12232
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By Ninja Test Kitchen
  • Contains Wheat
  • Contains Dairy
Additional Cook Time
Bottom Oven 15m
Total Time
1h 13m
Medium
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Ingredients

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 needed

  • 8 x 8 Baking Dish
  • Aluminum Foil

Instructions

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.

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.

Step 3
When top oven is preheated, place pan with pasta on the rack. Close door to begin cooking.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Step 8
When cooking is complete, serve pasta and pizza immediately.