PEPPERONI, PASTA, AND VEGETABLE CASSEROLE

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Pepperoni, Pasta, and Vegetable Casserole image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Kosher salt
1 pound spaghetti
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
1/4 cup cream cheese
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch ground nutmeg
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups grated Monterey Jack (about 7 ounces)
1 (16-ounce) box frozen broccoli, or 1 pound fresh broccoli, lightly cooked
1 (10-ounce) bag frozen peas
8 ounces pepperoni, diced

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler.
  • Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat and salt it generously. Add the spaghetti and boil, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large Dutch oven or deep stove-top casserole dish over medium heat. Scatter the flour over the butter and mix with a wooden spoon into a paste. Continue stirring in a figure "8", making sure to get into the corners of the pan, until the paste puffs slightly and lightens in color, about 1 minute. Off the heat gradually whisk the milk into the paste. Return to medium-high heat and whisk until thickened, then simmer, stirring occasionally until the sauce has the consistency of heavy cream, about 8 to 10 minutes. Whisk in the cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and nutmeg. Season with salt, pepper.
  • Reduce heat to low and whisk 1 cup Monterey Jack. Stir in the broccoli, peas, pepperoni and spaghetti, and heat until warmed through.
  • Top casserole with the remaining 1 cup cheese; transfer to the broiler, and cook casserole until brown and bubbly. Cool slightly and serve.

Jimmy Bhutto
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This was a great recipe! I used a different type of pasta and it still turned out great.


Astrid Makowski
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. I will definitely be making it again.


leticia gonzalez
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Nadia Diallo
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This was a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It was quick and easy to make, and it was delicious.


Jeton Markaj
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish. The vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Faisal Hamdan
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This was a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Zoot774
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I made this for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Jamilu Yahaya
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This was a great recipe! I added some extra cheese and it was perfect.


Jaydon T
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still good. I would recommend using less pepperoni next time.


Tamim K
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I'm not a big fan of pepperoni, but this dish was still really good. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.


oxcy girl
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This was a great recipe! I used a different type of pasta and it still turned out great.


ChasetheGummies
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I made this for dinner last night and my family loved it! The flavors were perfect and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Ayezele Ernest
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This dish was so easy to make and it turned out great! I used whole wheat pasta and added some extra vegetables, and it was still delicious.