One-Pan Pepperoni Pizza Style Pasta
A delightful pasta dish inspired by pepperoni pizza, all made in one pan for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
- 0.34 kg penne pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper, diced
- 0.4 kg crushed tomatoes
- 0.48 l chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- to taste string salt
- to taste string pepper
- optional string fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet or pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic, and sauté for about 2-3 minutes, until the onion turns translucent.
- Add Peppers: Incorporate the diced red and yellow bell peppers into the skillet, cooking for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until softened.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes (if using), and season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add Pasta: Once boiling, add the penne pasta to the skillet. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, or until the pasta is cooked to al dente and the liquid has mostly absorbed.
- Mix in Pepperoni: Stir in the sliced pepperoni and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the pepperoni to heat through and flavor the pasta.
- Cheesy Finish: Remove the skillet from heat, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top, and cover the skillet for 2-3 minutes until the cheese has melted.
- Garnish and Serve: Optional: garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve hot, and enjoy your delicious One-Pan Pepperoni Pizza Style Pasta!
Notes
Feel free to add more vegetables or adjust the spices to your taste.