Best 7 Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Salad Recipes

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Are you looking for a quick and easy recipe to create a delicious meal? Pepperoni pizza pasta salad is the perfect dish, combining the flavors of everyone's favorite pizza with the convenience of a pasta salad. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a flavorful and satisfying meal that is sure to please the whole family.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PEPPERONI PIZZA PASTA SALAD



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A great cold pasta salad that can taste like your favorite pizza... depending on what toppings you like!

Provided by sandy

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h36m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 ounces penne pasta
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
¼ cup sliced black olives
1 (3 ounce) package pepperoni slices, cut into quarters
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup Italian-style salad dressing
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain. Transfer to large serving bowl.
  • Place green and red bell peppers, tomato, mushrooms, olives, and pepperoni in the bowl of pasta.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, Italian dressing, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly. Top with mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 26.5 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 851.6 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

PASTA PEPPERONI PIZZA SALAD



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Packed with flavor and the goodness of spinach, this pasta salad also has several ingredients often seen in pizza: mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, tomato, garlic and pepperoni.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 32m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® roasted garlic Parmesan pasta salad mix
1/4 cup cold water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 package (3 1/4 ounces) sliced pepperoni, cut in half (1 cup)
2 cups bite-size pieces fresh spinach
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 ounces)
1 medium tomato, coarsely chopped (3/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Empty Pasta mix into large pan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir together Seasoning mix, oil and cold water in large bowl; set aside.
  • Drain Pasta; rinse with cool water. Shake to drain well. Stir pasta and pepperoni into seasoning mixture. Just before serving, stir in spinach; toss with cheese, tomato and Topping. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1460 mg

PEPPERONI PASTA SALAD



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Bottled Italian dressing and pepperoni add zip to this colorful combination shared by Shannon Lommen. Serve it right away or assemble it ahead of time. "The longer this salad chills the better," says the Kaysville, Utah cook.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
1 cup coarsely chopped cucumber
1 small tomato, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
28 pepperoni slices
1/2 cup zesty Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, cheese, cucumber, tomato, onions and pepperoni. Add salad dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts :

PEPPERONI PIZZA PASTA



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I have MTV's "Teen Mom" to thank for introducing me to the idea of pizza-inspired pasta. As simple as the concept may seem, why had this culinary creation never crossed my mind? My version here is a spin on baked rigatoni, and it's loaded with all of my favorite pizza toppings, including pepperoni, green bell peppers and Italian sausage, so this is not for the faint of heart (or meat). But the real beauty here is that exactly like a pizza, this pasta can be customized to your preferences with any pizza topping imaginable. If you'd put it on a pizza, you can put it in pizza pasta!

Provided by Kelly Senyei

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces medium shell pasta
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
3/4 pound Italian sausage (sweet or spicy), casings removed
3 cups homemade or store-bought tomato sauce
3/4 cup sliced pepperoni
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to the package directions. Drain the pasta and set aside.
  • While the pasta cooks, add the olive oil to a large heavy-bottomed pot set over medium-low heat. Once the oil is warm, add the onions, bell peppers and a pinch each of salt and pepper and cook, stirring constantly, until the onions are translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the sausage and cook, breaking apart the sausage with a spatula, until browned and cooked throughout, about 10 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to low, add the tomato sauce then add the cooked pasta and 1/2 cup of the pepperoni to the pot; stir to combine.
  • Transfer half of the pasta to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, top with half of the mozzarella, then top with the remaining pasta, followed by the remaining mozzarella, then the remaining 1/4 cup pepperoni.
  • Bake the pasta until the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Remove the baked pasta from the oven and serve.

PEPPERONI PIZZA SALAD



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I like to serve this refreshing salad during the summer when my family craves pizza but I don't want to heat up the house by turning on the oven. It's so popular at potlucks that I always bring home an empty bowl. -Cathy Riebschlager, Hordville, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 plum tomatoes, chopped
3 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup tomato juice
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup salad croutons

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, green peppers, cheese, pepperoni, olives and onion. In a small bowl, combine the tomato juice, vinegar, oil, garlic, basil and pepper. , Pour over tomato mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for several hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

RACHEL'S PIZZA PASTA SALAD



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Great alternative to a greasy pizza!

Provided by Rachel Abraham

Categories     Salad     Pasta Salad     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 48m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) package tri-color rigatoni pasta
2 onions, diced
3 tomatoes, diced
12 ounces provolone cheese, cut into strips
2 green bell peppers, diced
1 (8 ounce) package sliced pepperoni
¼ cup sliced olives, or to taste
1 cup olive oil
½ cup vinegar
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon white sugar
½ teaspoon dried oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 13 minutes. Drain and let cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Combine pasta, onions, tomatoes, provolone cheese, green bell peppers, pepperoni, and olives in a large bowl.
  • Whisk olive oil, vinegar, Parmesan cheese, sugar, and oregano together in a bowl to make dressing. Pour over pasta mixture; toss until well mixed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 789.8 calories, Carbohydrate 53.5 g, Cholesterol 59.8 mg, Fat 52.5 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 15.6 g, Sodium 922.5 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

PEPPERONI PIZZA PASTA SALAD



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This is a variation on one of my kids' favorites! Developed for Craze-E 6/09. Cook time = pasta cook time.

Provided by Elmotoo

Categories     Cheese

Time 37m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb shell pasta, cooked
1 lb sliced pepperoni, chopped
2 tomatoes, cut into bite sized pieces
1/4 lb fresh mozzarella cheese
1/4 lb cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato, cut into slivers
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 cup bell pepper, various colors, diced
1/2 cup shallot, minced
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon black olive tapenade
2 tablespoons honey
3/4 cup pure olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, cut into chiffonade
2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves, minced

Steps:

  • Cut cheeses into 1/2" cubes.
  • Combine all salad ingredients.
  • Whisk together all dressing ingredients.
  • Combine salad & dressing well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1085.3, Fat 71.9, SaturatedFat 21.6, Cholesterol 113.2, Sodium 1604.6, Carbohydrate 71.5, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 11.7, Protein 37.9

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your pasta salad. Choose ripe tomatoes, crisp bell peppers, and flavorful pepperoni.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Al dente pasta is the best choice for pasta salad. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and less flavorful.
  • Let the pasta cool before assembling the salad: This will help to prevent the pasta from becoming sticky and clumping together.
  • Use a light dressing: A heavy dressing will weigh down the salad and make it less refreshing.
  • Add some fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano, or thyme, will add a pop of flavor to your pasta salad.
  • Chill the salad before serving: This will help to meld the flavors and make the salad more refreshing.

Conclusion:

Pepperoni pizza pasta salad is a delicious and easy-to-make summer dish. It's perfect for potlucks, picnics, or casual weeknight dinners. With a few simple tips, you can make a pasta salad that is packed with flavor and sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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