This dish will satisfy every craving you have for Italian pasta and it cooks in 15 minutes!
I was craving pizza but didn’t want to make dough so I was going to make pizza sliders but the bread was too thick so I just threw this masterpiece together and it is completely worthy of weekly rotation!
Very simple dish, goes great with a salad or garlic bread.
The key ingredient here to get a zesty bite is fire roasted, salsa style tomatoes. You can make your own or purchase at the grocery store. I love the kroger brand. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP!
Kids and adults alike will love it.
Lets get started!!
The BEST Pepperoni Pizza Pasta
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!
