In the realm of culinary creations, there exists a dish that harmoniously blends the flavors of two beloved mealtime staples: pizza and spaghetti. Pepperoni pizzaghetti, a tantalizing fusion of cheesy pizza and hearty pasta, offers a unique and satisfying gastronomic experience. This innovative recipe combines the rich and savory flavors of pepperoni, melted cheese, and tangy tomato sauce with the comforting texture of al dente spaghetti. As the ingredients come together, they create a symphony of flavors that will captivate your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you are an experienced home cook or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps of making the ultimate pepperoni pizzaghetti, ensuring that you create a culinary masterpiece that will delight your family and friends.
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PIZZAGHETTI
This is a fun and super easy cross between pizza and spaghetti.
Provided by Susan Bradley
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and transfer to a 7x11-inch baking dish.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Stir spaghetti sauce into pasta until coated; add 2 to 3 layers of pepperoni, olives, and mushrooms on top of spaghetti. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 20 minutes; uncover and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Return to oven and continue baking until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.7 calories, Carbohydrate 58.3 g, Cholesterol 42.4 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 1119.2 mg, Sugar 10.9 g
PEPPERONI PIZZA PASTRIES
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Combine the ricotta, mozzarella, flour, salt, oregano, a few turns of pepper, the chopped green pepper and 1 of the eggs in a large bowl.
- On a work surface lightly dusted with flour, roll the puff pastry out to 10-by-15 inches. If it gets sticky, dust with more flour. Cut the pastry into 6 squares and transfer to the lined baking sheet. Place a dollop of the cheese mixture into one of the corners of each square, leaving a 3/4-inch border. Create a well in the center of the cheese mixture and add a spoonful of sauce. Sprinkle with the mini pepperoni and any additional desired toppings. Beat the remaining egg with a splash of water in a bowl to make an egg wash and brush the edges of the pastry with it. Fold the pastry over and press to seal well, using a fork to pinch the edges. Repeat with the remaining pastry squares and filling. Brush the tops with the egg wash.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Bake until golden brown; begin checking for doneness at 30 minutes. (It's alright if some of them break open at the seams while baking; it's part of their rustic charm.) Let cool slightly, then serve warm with additional pizza sauce for dunking. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and are great cold the next morning for breakfast! You can also prepare a whole batch a day or two in advance, store them in the fridge, and reheat them for a few minutes in a 325 degree F oven before serving.
HOMEMADE PEPPERONI PIZZA
Quick, Easy and Delicious-Homemade pizza crust and tomato sauce has never been easier-and this recipe for pepperoni pizza produces a delicious classic!
Provided by Contadina
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Contadina®
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients with 1/2 cup water in a medium bowl; set aside for flavors to develop while making crust. Freeze remaining paste .
- For crusts: Combine 2 cups of flour with the dry yeast, sugar and salt. Add the water and oil and mix until well blended (about 1 minute). Gradually add enough remaining flour slowly, until a soft, sticky dough ball is formed.
- Knead for about 4 minutes, on a floured surface, until dough is smooth and elastic. Add more flour, if needed. (If using RapidRise® Yeast, let dough rest, covered, for 10 minutes.)
- Divide dough in half. Pat each half (with floured hands) into a 12-inch greased pizza pan OR roll dough to fit pans.
- For pizzas: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Top crusts with sauce, pepperoni and cheese.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until crusts are browned and cheese is bubbly. For best results, rotate pizza pans between top and bottom oven racks halfway through baking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 590 calories, Carbohydrate 60.4 g, Cholesterol 47.5 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 19.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 1408.3 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
PEPPERONI PIZZA
My husband worked in Chicago-area pizza restaurants throughout high school and college. He says pizza is a work of art, and his are beautiful. Our girls prefer Daddy's pizza to ordering out! -Julie Host, Polk City, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 8 slices.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In bread machine pan, place the first eight ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1-2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). , When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 14-in. circle. Sprinkle a greased 14-in. pizza pan with cornmeal. Transfer dough to prepared pan. , Combine spaghetti sauce and sugar if desired; spread over dough. Top with the pepperoni, tomatoes, onion, cheeses and Italian seasoning. , Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until crust is lightly browned. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 540 calories, Fat 27g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 1319mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
SPAGHETTI PIZZA
I got this recipe from a local radio cooking program. It's easy to assemble and features traditional pizza ingredients over a unique noodle "crust". Get ready to dish out the recipe!-Shelly Ryun, Malvern, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and milk. Add spaghetti; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with the beef, spaghetti sauce, pepperoni, mushrooms and onion. Sprinkle with garlic salt. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 129mg cholesterol, Sodium 1062mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
CLASSIC PIZZAGHETTI
One of my many aunts passed this simple recipe along to me years ago and it's now a family favorite. Its incredibly easy to make. I usually use more cheese than the recipe calls for. I also usually brown the ground beef with a little garlic.
Provided by SouthernChefinConne
Categories Meat
Time 55m
Yield 1 casserole, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- First, cook the spaghetti according to the package directions. Set aside and let cool a bit.
- Brown the ground beef until well-cooked and then stir in the sauce. Let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Spray a 9 by 12 glass casserole dish with cooking spray. Spread a little of the sauce mixture on the bottom of the pan and then top with a layer of spaghetti. Add another (thicker) layer of sauce, followed by a layer of pepperoni and a layer of cheese. Repeat until you are out of sauce, ending with a layer of cheese.
- Bake in a 350 degree oven about 25 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbling.
PEPPERONI PIZZAGHETTI
WE WANT PIZZA! A dish I made up one night when my kids wanted pizza but we didn't have time. If you're really cheesy people, you can add more than the 1/2 cup I use.
Provided by ThatBobbieGirl
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta until al dente.
- Drain well.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce.
- Heat non-stick deep skillet or dutch oven.
- Add oil and sliced peppers, onions, pepperoni& garlic; saute until veggies are crisp-tender.
- Drain if your pepperoni is very fatty.
- Stir in tomatoes with juice, oregano, basil, pepper& salt, if desired.
- Cook over medium heat just until hot, then toss with pasta.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, toss& serve.
PEPPERONI PIZZAGNA
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 2h30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon. Add the sausage to the pot and cook, breaking up the meat, until no longer pink, about 3 minutes. Add the onion and bell pepper, season with salt and pepper and cook, scraping up the browned bits, until the vegetables soften, about 4 minutes. Add the marinara sauce, bring to a simmer and cook 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cooked mushrooms, ham, olives and about 3/4 cup pepperoni; season with salt and pepper. Let cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Brush an 8-inch round springform pan with olive oil and line with foil, leaving an overhang. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook as the label directs; drain and toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Combine 2 cups mozzarella, the ricotta, parmesan and eggs in a bowl; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
- Wrap some lasagna noodles around the inside of the pan, overlapping slightly and trimming as needed. Cover the bottom of the pan with more noodles, overlapping slightly and letting them extend up the side of the pan. Spread 2 cups sauce in the pan and top with half of the ricotta mixture; cover with a layer of noodles. Repeat with 2 more cups sauce, the remaining ricotta mixture and another layer of noodles, letting them extend up the side of the pan (you might not use all the noodles). Top with the remaining sauce, 1 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup pepperoni.
- Bake until browned and bubbling, about 1 hour (tent with foil if the top is browning too quickly). Let stand 30 minutes to 1 hour, then lift out of the pan using the foil. Remove the foil and slice.
Tips:
- For a crispier crust, preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) before baking the pizzaghetti.
- If you don't have any garlic powder, you can use minced garlic instead. Just add it to the pan with the olive oil and cook until fragrant.
- Feel free to use any type of cheese that you like. Mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan are all great options.
- If you want a spicier pizzaghetti, add some crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Serve the pizzaghetti with a side of garlic bread or a salad.
Conclusion:
Pepperoni pizzaghetti is a quick and easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love. It's a great way to use up leftover spaghetti and pepperoni, and it's also a fun and creative way to serve pizza. With its cheesy, gooey, and flavorful ingredients, this dish is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, give pepperoni pizzaghetti a try. You won't be disappointed!
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