Best 7 Pepperoni Pasta And Vegetable Casserole Recipes

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Are you looking for a delectable dish that combines the flavors of pepperoni, pasta, and vegetables in a cheesy casserole? Look no further! This article will guide you through the process of creating a mouthwatering pepperoni pasta and vegetable casserole that will satisfy your taste buds and leave you craving more. With the perfect balance of pasta, pepperoni, vegetables, and creamy sauce, this casserole is a sure-fire hit for any occasion. So gather your ingredients, prepare your oven, and get ready to indulge in a flavorful journey that will take your taste buds on an unforgettable adventure.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PEPPERONI CASSEROLE



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Spaghetti with a twist! Your standard spaghetti topped with a combination of mozzarella/cottage cheese and a layer of pepperoni to top it off. The sausage can be substituted with hamburger.

Provided by CKROPER

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked rotini pasta
1 pound ground Italian sausage
1 (16 ounce) jar pasta sauce
2 (12 ounce) containers cottage cheese
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives
12 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
2 (3 ounce) packages sliced pepperoni

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium casserole dish.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until evenly brown.
  • In the prepared casserole dish, mix the cooked pasta, sausage, and pasta sauce. In a bowl, mix the cottage cheese, olives, and mozzarella cheese. Spoon the cheese mixture over the sausage and pasta mixture. Top with pepperoni slices.
  • Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 693.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53.6 g, Cholesterol 85.8 mg, Fat 34 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 41.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 1732.1 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

PEPPERONI ZITI CASSEROLE



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I took a traditional family recipe and put my own nutritious spin on it to create this casserole. The chopped spinach and turkey pepperoni add color and flair. -Andrea Abrahamsen, Brentwood, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (1 pound) uncooked ziti or small tube pasta
1/2 pound lean ground turkey
2 cans (one 29 ounces, one 8 ounces) tomato sauce, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
5 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
4 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 ounces sliced turkey pepperoni

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook turkey over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the 29-oz. can tomato sauce, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, spinach, ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic, garlic powder, pepper flakes and pepper. Drain pasta; fold into turkey mixture., Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine the water and remaining tomato sauce; pour over pasta mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and remaining mozzarella cheese. Top with pepperoni. , Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Uncover; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 795mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PEPPERONI PIZZA PASTA BAKE



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Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups uncooked large elbow macaroni (12 oz)
1 package (5 oz) miniature sliced pepperoni (about 1 cup)
2 cans (18 oz each) fire-roasted tomato cooking sauce
1 can (3.8 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package.
  • In ungreased 3-quart casserole, mix macaroni, pepperoni, cooking sauce and olives.
  • Cover; bake 30 to 35 minutes or until hot in center. Sprinkle with cheese; bake uncovered about 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Carbohydrate 75 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1040 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

PEPPERONI PASTA



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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

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

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.

PEPPERONI PENNE



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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

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

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

PEPPERONI PASTA WITH LEMON AND GARLIC



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Bits of chopped pepperoni crisp up almost like bacon when fried, with curled, browned edges and a savory, spicy bite. Here, they're the foundation of a hearty pasta sauce that's supremely satisfying and fast enough for a weeknight. Lemon, garlic and fennel seeds round out the flavors, and fresh herbs lend brightness. Taste the pepperoni before adding the optional red-pepper flakes. Depending on the brand of sausage, you might not need the extra kick. And if you don't have pepperoni on hand, any kind of salami will work.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     weekday, pastas, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Salt
1 pound medium pasta shells or orecchiette
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
6 ounces pepperoni, thinly sliced, then coarsely chopped (about 2 cups)
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon fennel seeds, cracked with a mortar and pestle or the side of a chef's knife
Pinch of red-pepper flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 small lemon, zested (if your lemon is very large, just zest half of it)
3/4 cup torn fresh basil or parsley leaves and tender stems, plus more for garnish
Grated Parmesan, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, according to package directions, until about 2 minutes shy of al dente so that the pasta can finish cooking in the sauce. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
  • While the pasta is cooking, in a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium. Add pepperoni and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisped and brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • If the pan looks dry, drizzle in a little more oil. Add garlic, fennel seeds, red-pepper flakes (if using) and a large pinch of salt, and cook until garlic is lightly golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook until it darkens, about 1 minute.
  • Add the drained pasta, lemon zest and 3/4 cup of the reserved pasta water to the skillet. Stir until the pasta is al dente and well coated with the sauce. Add more pasta water, if needed, until the sauce is glossy and the pasta is cooked to taste.
  • Cut the zested lemon in half and squeeze some juice into the pasta. Stir in herbs and taste, adding more lemon juice and salt, if needed. Cut the remaining half lemon into wedges and serve it alongside the pasta, which should be garnished with more herbs and a drizzle of oil, and sprinkled with Parmesan, if you like.

QUICK PEPPERONI PASTA



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Make and share this Quick Pepperoni Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Iron Bloomers

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ounces spaghetti, broken in half
3 cups sliced mushrooms
2/3 cup cubed pepperoni
1 tablespoon margarine
6 cups fresh spinach, washed, stems removed and torn
1/4 cup grated cheese
2 tablespoons fresh basil
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta; set aside, keeping warm.
  • In a large skillet melt margarine; sauté mushrooms and pepperoni. Drain off fat.
  • Stir in spinach till wilted, about 1 minute.
  • Add pasta, basil and lemon juice with 1/2 of the cheese.
  • Toss together and serve sprinkled with remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.5, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 6, Sodium 189.1, Carbohydrate 48.1, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 2.5, Protein 13.3

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your casserole taste its best. Look for ripe vegetables, high-quality cheese, and a flavorful pasta sauce.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Pasta should be al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked pasta will become mushy and ruin the texture of the casserole.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor, color, and nutrients to your casserole. Some good options include broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, carrots, and spinach.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different cheeses: You can use a variety of cheeses in this casserole, such as mozzarella, cheddar, Parmesan, or Asiago. Choose cheeses that you think will pair well with the other ingredients.
  • Make sure the casserole is cooked through before serving: The internal temperature of the casserole should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit before you take it out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Pepperoni pasta and vegetable casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover pasta and vegetables. With its combination of flavors and textures, this casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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