Penne Pasta Pizza Recipes

PENNE PIZZA WITH MARINARA, FRESH MOZZARELLA, AND PARMESAN CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500°F (if using a baking sheet) or as high as it will go (if using a baking stone/steel; place the stone/steel in the bottom third of the oven before you start preheating). Let the oven preheat for at least 30 minutes. Then, if you're using a baking stone or steel, switch the oven to Broil on high.
• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, and cook the pasta to al dente according to the package directions (about 5 minutes). As soon as the pasta reaches al dente texture, drain it in a colander and rinse it under cold running water. Spread the pasta on a clean dish towel or a layer of paper towels and pat it dry.
• Transfer the pasta to a medium bowl, add the sauce, and toss well to coat the pasta.
• Stretch or roll out your dough to a 12- to 14-inch circle, then transfer it to a baking sheet / pizza pan or a lightly floured pizza peel (if using a baking stone/steel).
• Spoon the pesto onto the dough, and use a pastry brush to spread it all the way to the edges of the dough. Spread the pasta on top in an even layer, then scatter on the mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Transfer the pizza to the oven and bake until the crust is golden and the cheese and pasta have browned in spots-8 to 10 minutes on the baking sheet, 6 to 8 minutes on the baking stone/steel.
• Remove the pizza from the oven. Drizzle it generously with garlic-and-chile-infused olive oil, and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and the chopped fresh parsley. Slice and serve.

PENNE PASTA PIZZA

Steps:

• Combine three rolls together to form a ball. Repeat with remaining rolls. If using bread dough, cut into 4 equal pieces. Spray counter lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Flatten each ball or piece into a 7-8-inch circle. Place on large sprayed baking sheets. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and allow to rise until double in size. Meanwhile, stir together the pasta, pasta sauce and ground beef in a large mixing bowl.
• When dough has risen, remove plastic wrap and press the middle of each dough circle down, leaving 1-inch all the way around the edges. Divide the pasta mixture equally between the circles and place in mounds in the center of each one where you have pressed it down. Top each one with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Brush the bare 1-inch edge around each pizza with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic salt. Bake at 350ºF 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and the cheese is melted and browning. Serve hot.

PENNE ALLA PIZZAIOLA (PENNE PIZZA-STYLE)

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil. Add penne and cook approximately 3-4 min less then stated on the package.
• Without heating the oil first, put all ingredients: olive oil, garlic, tomato sauce, parsley, salt and pepper in a pan and cook for about 30min on medium heat.
• Drain the pasta and toss in a casserole dish.
• Add the cooked tomato sauce.
• Then the mozzarella cut into small pieces.
• Add some oregano on top.
• And finally a little bit of olive oil all over the pasta.
• Bake for about 5-10 minute in the oven (high heat) until the mozzarella melts.
• Enjoy, Buon appetito!