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This 30-minute Air Fryer Loaded Pizza Pasta is perfect for weeknight dinners. Spaghetti is tossed in tomato sauce and herbs then covered in cheese, pepperoni, and sliced olives for a yummy pizza inspired pasta.
This Loaded Pizza Pasta is perfect for quick dinners, budget-friendly dinners, and kid-friendly dinners. Add this recipe to your weekly rotation, and it won’t disappoint.
Cooking this pizza pasta in the air fryer only takes about 10 minutes. It is extremely versatile.
You can include your favorite pizza toppings, such as sliced mushrooms, onions, green peppers, and sausage. The possibilities are endless.
In 30 minutes, you’ll have pasta that tastes like pizza, ready to enjoy!
HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER LOADED PIZZA PASTA
Spaghetti is baked and covered in cheese, pepperoni, and olives to taste just like pizza for a dinner the whole family will enjoy! Are you ready to get started?
KITCHEN TOOLS YOU MAY NEED
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- Measuring Spoons – I LOVE my set of these!
- Air Fryer
- Pasta Pot
- Large Mixing Bowl
This is a fabulous dish to make when you’re hungry for a really good Pasta dinner.
It’s full of flavors that just burst in your mouth. It’s so easy to make, and the air fryer cooks this in just a few minutes.
This can be done in no time, and it would be great on nights when you’ve had a busy day but still want a hearty dinner.
You’re going to love this one!
AIR FRYER LOADED PIZZA PASTA INGREDIENTS
This fun and easy pasta recipe uses everyday kitchen staples to create a tasty dinner your family will love. You can easily find all of these ingredients at your local grocery store.
All you need is:
- tomato sauce
- Italian seasoning
- garlic powder
- garlic salt
- black pepper
- ground oregano
- sweet basil
- a little bit of brown sugar
- sliced pepperoni
- sliced black olives
- mozzarella cheese
- fresh parmesan cheese
- spaghetti
- spray olive oil
AIR FRYER LOADED PIZZA PASTA RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
Begin by boiling the spaghetti according to package directions for al dente pasta. Spray the air fryer dish with spray olive oil.
Drain the spaghetti and place it in a large mixing bowl. Add tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, garlic salt, black pepper, oregano, basil, brown sugar, grated mozzarella, and shredded Parmesan.
Toss all ingredients together until well combined. Place the tossed spaghetti in the air fryer dish and top with sliced Pepperoni, sliced black olives, and a little more shredded cheese.
Set the air fryer to 350 degrees F. Air fry for 10 minutes.
When the pasta is finished, sprinkle it with fresh, finely chopped Italian parsley. Serve with crusty Italian bread.
In 30 minutes, you’ll have pizza-inspired pasta that will become a new favorite!
LOADED PIZZA PASTA TIPS AND QUESTIONS
If you’ve never made pasta in the air fryer, don’t worry! Below are some common questions and helpful tips.
Hopefully, this will answer any questions you may have. If not, feel free to ask in the comments, and I’ll answer as best I can.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO MAKE AIR FRYER LOADED PIZZA PASTA?
This recipe takes approximately 30 minutes. TOTAL.
This includes:
- About 5 minutes of prep time
- Close to 10 minutes to boil the pasta to al dente
- Around 5 minutes toss the pasta with the ingredients
- 10 minutes to air fry the pasta
HOW DO I STORE AIR FRYER LOADED PIZZA PASTA?
You can store the pasta in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 5 days or in your freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave, oven, air fryer, or toaster oven until warm or enjoy at room temperature.
CAN I MAKE AIR FRYER LOADED PIZZA PASTA AHEAD OF TIME?
Yes, you can easily make Pizza Pasta the day before serving. Reheat in the microwave, oven, air fryer, or toaster oven until warm and serve immediately.
CAN I USE A DIFFERENT KIND OF PASTA NOODLE INSTEAD OF SPAGHETTI?
You can use any pasta noodle you want. This recipe is very versatile. Other great pasta noodles would be rotini, penne, macaroni, or fusilli.
I DON’T HAVE AN AIR FRYER. CAN I BAKE THIS IN THE OVEN?
Yes, you can bake this loaded pizza pasta in the oven instead of an air fryer. Place the pasta in a baking dish and bake at 350 degrees F for at least 10 minutes.
Check to see if the cheese is melted. Once the cheese bubbles, the pasta is done.
WHAT GOES WELL WITH This Recipe?
Air Fryer Loaded Pizza Pasta goes well with various meals and snacks. These recipes would be great to serve together.
Some of my personal favorites include:
- Garlic Bread
- Caesar Salad
- Copycat Olive Garden Fettuccine Alfredo
- Cheesy Enchiladas
- Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup
WHAT DOES COOKING PASTA AL DENTE MEAN?
Cooking pasta ‘al dente’ means cooking it until it’s still firm but not soft. Typically, you would cook pasta for 9 to 11 minutes.
For al dente pasta, cook it for 7 to 8 minutes. Check the directions on the package and follow the suggested times for al dente or ‘firm’ pasta.
WHAT ELSE CAN I ADD TO THIS AIR FRYER LOADED PIZZA PASTA RECIPE?
This tasty Air Fryer Loaded Pizza Pasta recipe not only tastes great, but it’s also incredibly versatile. Add sliced mushrooms, onions, sausage, green peppers, etc. YUM!
AIR FRYER LOADED PIZZA PASTA RECIPE
AIR FRYER LOADED PIZZA PASTA
This is a fabulous dish to make when you're hungry for a really good Pasta dinner. It's full of flavors that just burst in your mouth. It's so easy to make, and the air fryer cooks this in just a few minutes. You can have this done in no time, and it would be great on nights when you've had a busy day but still want a hearty dinner. You're going to love this one!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces of tomato sauce
- 1 Tablespoon of Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon of Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of Garlic Salt
- Coarse ground black pepper - to taste
- 1 teaspoon of ground Oregano
- 1 teaspoon of sweet Basil
- 1 Tablespoon of Brown Sugar
- Sliced Pepperoni - 1/2 package - about 8 ounces
- One small can of sliced Black Olives
- 1/2 cup of grated Mozzarella
- 1/2 cup of shredded Parmesan
- 12 - 16 ounces of spaghetti
- Spray Olive Oil
Instructions
- Boil Spaghetti according to package directions for Al dente pasta.
- Spray the Air Fryer dish with olive oil.
- Drain Spaghetti and place it in a large dish.
- Add tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, garlic salt, pepper, Oregano, Basil, brown sugar, grated Mozzarella, and Shredded Parmesan.
- Toss all ingredients together until well combined.
- Place tossed Spaghetti in the dish, and top with sliced Pepperoni sliced back Olives, and a little more shredded cheese.
- When the dish is finished, top it with fresh Italian parsley and finely cut it.
- Place the dish in the Air Fryer basket, and set the time for 10 minutes at 350 degrees.
- Serve with crusty Italian bread. Enjoy!
Notes
Cooking Pasta 'Al dente' means cooking it until it's still firm and not soft. Typically, if you cook Pasta for 9 to 11 minutes, you might only cook it for 7 - 8 minutes or less for Al dente. Check the directions on the package, and follow the suggested times for Al dente or 'Firm' pasta.