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Crispy Pepperoni Pizza Pasta

Spicy pepperoni and gooey cheese come together in this family favorite. It tastes just like pizza, but in pasta form!
Course Main
Cuisine American, Italian
Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 521kcal
Author Krystle Smith

Ingredients

  • 24 Slices Pepperoni
  • 1 Pound Ground Beef Lean
  • 1 Bell Pepper Diced
  • 3 Cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 Onion Diced
  • 2 Cups Water
  • 1 Box Rigatoni Pasta
  • 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 Jar Marinara Sauce
  • 1 ½ Cups Chicken Broth
  • 2 Cups Mozzarella Cheese Shredded and Divided
  • ½ Cup Parmesan Cheese Shredded

Instructions

  • In a large dutch oven cook pepperoni for a few minutes per side or until crispy.
  • In the same skillet, brown ground beef, onion, and pepper until no pink remains.
  • Add garlic and cook for one more minute.
  • Pour in broth and scrape the bottom of the pan. Then add pasta, marinara, and tomato paste. Bring to boil, reduce to simmer. Simmer for ~15 minutes or until pasta is tender.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in pepperoni, parmesan,  and 1 cup of mozzarella. 
  • Add additional cheese on top, and garnish with additional pepperoni if desired. 

Nutrition

Calories: 521kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 872mg | Potassium: 655mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1070IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 255mg | Iron: 3.1mg