Pepperoni Pizza Pasta. Reminiscent of classic pepperoni pizza, this weeknight casserole is made with a mess of curly The secret to success when making a pasta bake is simple: Always start with slightly uncooked pasta. Like baked ziti crossed with pepperoni pizza, this Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Casserole is so hearty, satisfying, and filling. It’s a crowd-pleaser, and conveniently feeds a crowd!
This simple one-pot pasta bake recipe incorporates all the flavours of a pepperoni pizza. Think of pepperoni pizza, but as pasta! Kid-friendly, and parents can add some extra spice to their bowls with a crunchy breadcrumb topping. You can have Pepperoni Pizza Pasta using 10 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook that.
Ingredients of Pepperoni Pizza Pasta
- You need 8 oz of (2 cups) cooked pasta/ ziti or mostaccioli (long tubular pasta).
- It’s 14 oz of jar of favorite pizza sauce.
- You need 2 oz of sliced pepperoni, halved (about 3/4 cup).
- Prepare 1/4 cup of finely chopped green, red, or yellow bell pepper.
- Prepare 1/4 cup of finely chopped onion.
- Prepare 1/4 cup of romano cheese.
- Prepare 1/2 tsp of dried oregano leaves.
- You need 1 clove of garlic, minced.
- You need 8 oz of (2 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese.
- You need 1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese.
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Pepperoni Pizza Pasta step by step
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 8-inch square baking dish (or 9 X 11) with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook pasta to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain.
- In large bowl, combine cooked pasta, pizza sauce, pepperoni, bell pepper, onion, parmesan cheese, romano cheese, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese (1/2 of the cheese), oregano and garlic- mix well. Spoon into spray coated dish, sprinkle with remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese (the other half). Cover with foil..
- Bake at 375°F for 30 to 35 minutes or until mixture is thoroughly heated and cheese is melted..
- Serve with side salad and french bread. Enjoy.
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