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The BEST Pepperoni Pizza Pasta

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: pasta, pizza
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1/2 box Penne pasta, cooked
  • 1/2 cup Kroger fire roasted diced tomatoes KEY INGREDIENT - Must use this exact brand/flavor
  • 3/4 cup Pizza marinara
  • 2 tsp garlic, chopped
  • 3/4 cup mini pepperonis
  • 2/3 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 tsp parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic infused oil, or extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Cook 1/2 the box of 1lb box penne pasta according to the box instructions. Drain.
  • In a mixing bowl combine the pasta, pizza sauce, garlic, and salsa tomato sauce. Stir to combine.
  • Pour the pasta mix into a medium size baking dish.
  • Layer 1/3 cup of mozzarella evenly over the pasta.
  • Layer the pepperoni on top of the mozzarella.
  • Now the last 1/3 cup of the mozzarella.
  • Top with italian seasoning and parsley.
  • Cook for 15 minutes. Let rest and drizzle with oil to finish.
  • ENJOY!