Pizza Hut Meaty Marinara
Indulge in the savory delight of Pizza Hut's Meaty Marinara, a mouthwatering pizza topped with a medley of premium meats and a rich marinara sauce, delivering a taste of pure satisfaction in every bite.
Servings: 4
Calories: 400kcal
Equipment
- Large pot for boiling pasta
- Colander for draining pasta
- Saucepan for preparing marinara sauce
- Wooden spoon for stirring
- Cutting board and knife for ingredient preparation
- Oven or microwave for reheating, if necessary
- Serving plates or bowls
Ingredients
- 8 ounces of pasta (penne or rigatoni work well)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta using a colander and set it aside.
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a saucepan. Add the diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until they become soft and translucent.
- Add the ground beef and Italian sausage to the saucepan, breaking them into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook the meat until it turns brown and is fully cooked.
- Combine the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper, stirring well. Let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes on low heat, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing everything together until the pasta is thoroughly coated in the meaty marinara sauce.
- Serve the Pizza Hut Meaty Marinara on plates or in bowls. If you wish, you can top it off with some grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves for garnish.