5.0 from 18 votes
Pepperoni Pasta
This Pepperoni pasta dinner is frugal and fast to make. Your kids will beg for more with the pepperonis inside!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 535 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 white onion (diced finely)
- 30 pepperonis (cut in half)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 jar marinara sauce (24 oz)
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded, divided)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (shredded)
- 1 bunch Italian parsley chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta to al dente based on the package instructions and drain.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Then add in the diced onions and cook for 3-5 minutes until the onions are tender and translucent. Then add in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until the garlic is aromatic.
- Then add in the marinara sauce, sliced pepperonis, water and Italian seasoning. Stir until well combined. Bring the mixture to a low boil. Cover and let the mixture simmer for 8-10 minutes.
- Then stir in the cooked pasta, 1 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese and the parmesan cheese. Turn off the heat and cover the skillet to allow the meal to melt the cheese.
- Then top the meal with the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese and allow for it to melt.
- Serve topped with chopped parsley and enjoy!
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Notes
- *You can use penne pasta instead of rotini if you prefer.
- *You can use penne pasta instead of rotini if you prefer.
- *Also, you can easily add any of your favorite pizza toppings to make this meal your own.
- *Also, you can easily add any of your favorite pizza toppings to make this meal your own.
- *Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- *Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
535kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
66g
(22%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
1075mg
(45%)
Potassium
651mg
(19%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1623IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
353mg
(35%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 535
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 535kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 1075mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 651mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1623IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 353mg | 35% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.