Pepperoni Pizza Pasta
Penne tosses with marinara, melted mozzarella, and crispy pepperoni in one skillet in under 20 minutes. No separate pots, no fuss—just pizza flavors in pasta form.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 22g
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Ingredients
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 3 oz pepperoni slices
- 1 cup mozzarella, shredded
Instructions
- 1
Boil penne in salted water until al dente, about 9 minutes.
- 2
While pasta cooks, scatter pepperoni in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook until edges curl, 2 minutes.
- 3
Pour tomato sauce into the skillet with pepperoni and stir to combine.
- 4
Drain pasta and add it to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly in sauce.
- 5
Sprinkle mozzarella over the top and cover the skillet for 1 minute until cheese melts.
- 6
Serve hot directly from the skillet.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot for boiling pasta
- large skillet (10-inch or bigger)
- colander
- wooden spoon
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