Pepperoni and Mushroom Pizza Pasta Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
55 minutes
Servings:
1 (9x12-inch) dish
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ⅔ cup diced yellow onion
  • 4 minced garlic cloves
  • ¾ cup diced red bell pepper
  • 12 ounces sliced mushrooms, divided
  • 18 ounces ground beef and pork mix
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dry oregano, divided
  • 2 ½ cups tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 cups dry penne pasta
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 12 pepperoni slices
Directions
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, add the vegetable oil.
  2. Add onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Add red bell pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes.
  5. Mix in 10 ounces of sliced mushrooms and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  6. Add the ground meat and mix it with the veggies. Cook until brown, 2–3 minutes.
  7. Season with the salt, black pepper, and 1 teaspoon oregano. Stir and cook for 2 more minutes.
  8. Pour in the tomato sauce and add the chopped parsley. Stir everything, cover with a lid, and cook for 5 minutes on low to medium meat.
  9. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  10. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  11. Cook the pasta in the boiling water until al dente, about 10 minutes.
  12. Drain the penne and place it in a 9x12-inch baking dish.
  13. Pour over the sauce and mix it well with the pasta.
  14. Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top.
  15. Add pepperoni slices and the remaining mushrooms and oregano on top.
  16. Bake on the middle rack for 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown on top.
  17. Serve right away.