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Pizza Pasta Bake
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain the rest.
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In a pan over medium heat, add olive oil, garlic, onion, and chopped pepperoni. Sauté until onion is soft and pepperoni is crispy.
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Add tomato sauce and milk. Stir and bring to a simmer.
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Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
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Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until melted.
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Add cooked pasta and a splash of pasta water. Mix well until everything is combined.
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Transfer to an oven-safe dish. Top with more mozzarella and pepperoni.
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Bake at 375°F for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Reserved Pasta Water Magic 💧Save 1/2 cup of starchy pasta water before draining to help the sauce adhere better and create a silkier texture when mixing with the tomato sauce.
- Pepperoni Crisp Technique 🍕Pat pepperoni slices dry with paper towels before adding to the dish to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent excess grease.
- Cheese Layering Pro Tip 🧀Mix half the mozzarella into the pasta before baking, then sprinkle the remaining cheese on top for a perfect balance of melted and golden-brown cheese.
- Flavor Depth Hack 🌶️Toast your garlic and onion powders in the olive oil for 30 seconds before adding other ingredients to unlock their deeper, more complex flavors.
- Baking Dish Strategy 🥘Use a wider, shallower baking dish to maximize the crispy cheese-to-pasta ratio and ensure even heating throughout the dish.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
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