{"id":165082,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-16T00:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/pepperoni-pasta\/"},"modified":"2024-09-09T18:10:44","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T23:10:44","slug":"pepperoni-pasta","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/pepperoni-pasta\/","title":{"rendered":"Pepperoni Pasta"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Part lasagna, part spaghetti with meat sauce, this pepperoni pasta dish has a little bit of all things pasta. And while it does take a bit longer to prepare than a more basic pasta dish (about an hour, start to finish), this recipe makes for some seriously tasty leftovers. It&#8217;s heartier than some other pasta dishes, so we recommend serving it as the main course with complementary side dishes such as a leafy salad, light rolls and other favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/italian-side-dishes-to-make-tonight\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/italian-side-dishes-to-make-tonight\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">Italian-American sides<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients for Pepperoni Pasta<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ground beef:\u00a0<\/strong>Ground beef is the foundation of this dish. You can choose another ground meat or a mixture, if you prefer. Ground chicken, pork or turkey also work.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetables: <\/strong>You&#8217;ll be using chopped fresh onion and green pepper, along with minced garlic, to add a nice Italian flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spaghetti sauce:\u00a0<\/strong>Your favorite jarred spaghetti sauce (without meat) is easiest, or you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/the-best-marinara-sauce\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/the-best-marinara-sauce\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">make your own marinara<\/a>, if you&#8217;d like.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mushrooms:\u00a0<\/strong>You&#8217;ll want to look for canned mushroom stems and pieces.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pepperoni:<\/strong> Pre-sliced pepperoni is easier, but you can also slice your own fave stick pepperoni.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pasta:<\/strong> Spiral or wagon wheel pasta are good choices, but any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/the-ultimate-guide-to-pasta-shapes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/the-ultimate-guide-to-pasta-shapes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">pasta shape<\/a> you like will work here.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cheese:<\/strong> This recipe calls for part-skim mozzarella, shredded provolone and grated Parmesan cheese.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Step 1: Cook the beef\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the meat is no longer pink. Add the garlic, and cook for one minute longer. Drain the meat, while keeping all the ingredients in the skillet.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: A<strong>dd the sauce and pepperoni<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Return the pan to the stove, and add the spaghetti sauce, mushrooms and pepperoni.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Compose the layers<\/h3>\n<p>Preheat the oven to 400\u00b0F. In a greased 13&#215;9-inch baking dish, layer half the uncooked pasta and the meat mixture. Sprinkle on 1\/2 cup each of the mozzarella and provolone. Repeat the layers, similar to creating a lasagna. Sprinkle the top with Parmesan cheese.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Bake the pepperoni pasta<\/h3>\n<p>Bake the dish, uncovered, for 30 to 35 minutes, or until it&#8217;s heated through. Let the dish stand for 15 minutes before serving.<\/p>\n<h2>Pepperoni Pasta Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Swap the meat:\u00a0<\/strong>Substitute ground pork, chicken or turkey in place of the beef to make this a somewhat lighter meal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add more veggies:\u00a0<\/strong>Zucchini and chopped spinach would both be tasty additions to this pepperoni pasta bake.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Pepperoni Pasta<\/h2>\n<p>Store any leftovers in the baking dish you baked it in. Simply cover with foil wrap securely, and then place it in the fridge. Leftovers should be consumed within four days.<\/p>\n<h3>How do you reheat pasta with pepperoni?<\/h3>\n<p>There are a couple of ways to reheat pasta and pepperoni. You can take out small servings to reheat in the microwave, but if you prefer other methods, you have options. To bake it, reheat the entire foil-covered baking dish in the oven until it&#8217;s warmed through, about 20 minutes on low. You can also take a section and warm it in a skillet on the stovetop. You&#8217;ll want to use a bit of spaghetti sauce pooled on the bottom of the skillet to prevent sticking, as well as stirring frequently.<\/p>\n<h2>Pepperoni Pasta Tips<\/h2>\n<h3>Why is my pasta still crunchy?<\/h3>\n<p>This recipe calls for uncooked pasta. If you&#8217;re having issues with pasta that&#8217;s still crunchy, you can lightly cook the pasta before adding it to the baking dish. Don&#8217;t cook it all the way, however, as you don&#8217;t want the final result to be too mushy.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I use gluten-free pasta?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can use gluten-free pasta. Cooking time varies greatly with most gluten-free pastas, compared with typical regular pasta, so we do recommend cooking the gluten-free pasta before adding it.<\/p>\n<h3>What should I serve with pasta and pepperoni?<\/h3>\n<p>This is a hearty, heavier main dish. 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To keep it simple and kid-friendly for my two picky eaters, I omitted the garlic and mushroom stems.  But I'm sure it's just as tasty as written.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-07-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Purple8Ball"},"reviewBody":"Sooo I used gluten free rotini. Although this recipe is good I suggest to anyone using gluten free to cook pasta first. As I followed this the pasta did not cook through in 35 minutes","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-09-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Gold8Ball"},"reviewBody":"Quick, easy and great for weeknights.  I make this up in the morning and when I get home I just pop it in the oven.Newmarket, yes, the pasta goes in uncooked.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-06-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleFlower"},"reviewBody":"This was so good and so easy.  I added some pizza seasoning to it and used mozzarella cheese since that is all I had.  It was super good!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-10-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldScissors"},"reviewBody":"I used all mozzarella (no provolone), and used more than 2 cups. Since we do not like green peppers, I didn't use one. Before sprinkling with Parmesan cheese, I placed extra pieces of pepperoni on top, giving it a \"pizza-look,\" then I sprinkled with Parmesan. I baked it until the cheese was golden on top, and the cheese around the edges of the dish were brown and crunchy -- yum! -Lori in WI.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-12-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OlivePalmtree"},"reviewBody":"Pretty good recipe to use for potlucks.  Easy to make.  Pasta does go in uncooked and comes out just fine.  I used the spiral pasta.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-03-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedCoathanger"},"reviewBody":"I made it to the recipe, except I used grated swiss cheese that I had in the frig. Being that there is just two of us, I divided it into 2 8x8 pans and baked one for dinner and covered the other one with foil and put in the freezer unbaked for the future.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-09-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenLeaf"},"reviewBody":"I want to check that you do put UNCOOKED pasta in the casserole","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-03-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenBug"},"reviewBody":"My two sons (6 and 2) loved this!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-03-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanTag"},"reviewBody":"I made this recipe for my family and everyone loved it. It was gooey and cheesy and just delicious!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-03-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedCoathanger"},"reviewBody":"Update! 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