Parmesan Pepperoni Pasta Sauce Recipes

PEPPERONI PASTA

I found this recipe in a cookbook from my mother's sorority. For a fun look, substitute half of the rotini with wagon wheel pasta.-Carol Buckman, Colony, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Steps:

In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add the spaghetti sauce, mushrooms and pepperoni. , In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer with half the pasta and meat mixtures. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup each mozzarella and provolone cheeses. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 992mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta, wagon wheel pasta or pastas of your choice
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded provolone cheese
Grated Parmesan cheese

PEPPERONI PENNE

Pepperoni with penne pasta. Pepperoni spices up this entree.

Provided by Melissa

Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Steps:

Cook the penne according to the package directions.
In a large skillet saute the pepperoni until crispy (about 5 to 8 minutes). Drain all but 1 tablespoon of the grease. Add the shallot and garlic. Cook until translucent. Stir in the tomatoes and simmer for about 3 minutes.
Stir in the cream and cook until reduced (about 8 minutes). Add the parsley and remove from the heat.
Add the drained pasta and toss, garnish with parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.1 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Cholesterol 86.5 mg, Fat 31.5 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 741.3 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

Ingredients

¾ pound sliced pepperoni sausage
2 tablespoons minced shallots
4 medium tomato - peeled, seeded and chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

PEPPERONI 'N' TOMATO PASTA

A casual dinner turns into a bow-tie affair when I toss pasta, mushrooms, pepperoni and tomato sauce together. This recipe is my version of a favorite restaurant dish. -Dawn Onuffer, Crestview, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

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Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute the onion, green pepper and mushrooms in oil until tender. , Stir in the tomato sauce, tomatoes, bay leaves, sugar and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Stir in pepperoni. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. , Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and place in a large serving bowl. Discard bay leaves from sauce; stir in Parmesan cheese. Pour over pasta; toss to coat. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

Nutrition Facts :

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (8 ounces) sliced pepperoni, quartered
4 cups uncooked ziti or bow tie pasta
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

PEPPY PARMESAN PASTA

When my husband and I needed dinner in a hurry, we came up with this dish that gets spicy flavor from pepperoni. We like to use angel hair pasta because it cooks faster than other noodles. -Debbie Horst, Phoenix, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a serving bowl, combine the tomato, pepperoni, olives, cheese, oil, salt if desired and garlic powder. Drain pasta; add to the tomato mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 613mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

Ingredients

8 ounces angel hair pasta
1 large tomato, chopped
1 package (3 ounces) sliced pepperoni
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt or salt-free seasoning blend, optional
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder