Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Bake Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
35 minutes
Servings:
6 servings
Ingredients
  • 3 cups dried fusilli pasta
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup sliced onion
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces sliced button mushrooms (about 3 cups), divided
  • 3 cups tomato-based pasta sauce
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella, divided
  • 8 ounces sliced pepperoni, divided
Directions
  1. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente according to package instructions.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 F.
  3. Add vegetable oil to a large skillet and place over medium heat.
  4. Add the onion and cook until translucent and starting to brown, about 5-6 minutes.
  5. Season with salt and black pepper, and cook for 20 more seconds.
  6. Add oregano and garlic, cooking for 1 more minute.
  7. Stir in the mushrooms, reserving a few slices for later to be used as a topping. Cook for 5 minutes, until soft.
  8. Add the cooked pasta and mushroom mixture to a large bowl or pot along with the pasta sauce, 1 cup mozzarella, and all but a few slices of pepperoni (the rest will be used for garnish).
  9. Stir well to combine.
  10. Transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle over the remaining 2 cups mozzarella.
  11. Garnish with the reserved pepperoni and mushrooms.
  12. Transfer the dish to the oven and cook on the middle rack for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
  13. Serve right away.