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pepperoni pasta
Cheesy pepperoni pasta bake with onions, mushrooms, jalapenos, tomatoes, herbs and spices.

Packed with flavour and ready in no time! This delicious pepperoni pasta bake is the perfect solution for busy weeknights. Or, when you’re craving something comforting.

Feel free to mix up the cheese and pasta type to your liking. Enjoy making this recipe your own!

Make it Vegan

Simply remove the pepperoni. Use extra vegetables like peppers and broccoli. Or, use vegan-friendly pepperoni.

Finally, use your favourite vegan cheese for the topping!

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pepperoni pasta

Pepperoni Pasta Bake

Cheesy pasta bake with pepperoni, onion, mushrooms, jalapenos, tomatoes, herbs and spices
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

Pasta Sauce

  • 1 tbsp Coconut oil
  • 1 Onion (roughly chopped)
  • 1 Red chilli (sliced)
  • 2 Garlic cloves (crushed)
  • 100g Mushrooms (cut into quarters)
  • 50g Pepperoni slices (cut into small pieces)
  • 50g Pickled jalapenos (roughly chopped)
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp Dried basil
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Tomato puree
  • 400g Chopped tomatoes

Pasta Bake

  • 150g Whole-wheat penne pasta
  • 80g Cheddar cheese (grated)
  • 80g Red Leicester cheese (grated)

To Serve

  • 1 tsp Chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp Flat leaf parsley
  • Grated parmesan (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to gas mark 5/190℃/375℉ and boil the kettle. Heat 1 tbsp coconut oil in a large pan to medium-high. Add the onion and fry for 2 minutes stirring frequently. Add the red chilli and garlic and fry for a further minute. Add the mushrooms, pepperoni and jalapenos and cook for 2 minutes stirring frequently.
  • Add the paprika, chilli powder, cayenne pepper, dried basil and tomato puree and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add the chopped tomatoes and season with salt and pepper to taste. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile add the pasta to a small saucepan and cover with boiling water and a pinch of salt. Bring to the boil and cook on high for 5 minutes. Drain the pasta and pour into the sauce. Stir until well combined.
  • Pour the pasta into a baking dish and spread until the bottom of the dish is evenly covered. Top with both the grated cheeses and cook in the middle of the oven for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sides are beginning to crisp up (if you like your pasta bake with a little more crispiness cook for a further 5 minutes).
  • Top with chilli flakes, parsley and grated parmesan to your liking and enjoy.
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