Pepperoni Pasta Bake
A delicious and comforting Pepperoni Pasta Bake, perfect for a family dinner. This recipe combines pasta, pepperoni, a rich tomato sauce, and a cheesy topping.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Pasta (penne or similar)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 0.5 cup Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 28 ounce Crushed tomatoes
- 15 ounce Tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 6 ounce Pepperoni, sliced
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in cooked pasta and half of the pepperoni.
- Pour pasta mixture into a baking dish. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, and the remaining pepperoni.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
Serve hot and enjoy! Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.