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Pizza Pasta Dip
Instructions
1
In a large skillet, melt butter with a dash of olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and season with salt. Cook until translucent.
2
Add mini pepperoni and cook until slightly crispy. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
3
Add tomato paste and mix well to coat everything evenly.
4
Stir in dry anelli pasta and add enough chicken broth to cover the pasta. Bring to a simmer.
5
Season with salt and pepper and cook uncovered for about 10 minutes, or until pasta is tender and broth mostly absorbed.
6
Stir in heavy cream, 1/2 cup mozzarella, and 1/2 cup Parmesan. Mix until melted and creamy.
7
Top with more mozzarella and extra pepperoni. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes.
8
Broil for 2–4 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
9
Finish with a drizzle of pizza oil, chopped parsley, and more Parmesan before serving.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Toast Your Anelli Pasta First 🍝Lightly toast the dry anelli pasta in a skillet with olive oil for 2-3 minutes before cooking to enhance its nutty flavor and prevent it from becoming mushy in the creamy sauce.
- Bloom Your Tomato Paste 🍅Sauté the tomato paste in butter with garlic for 1-2 minutes before adding broth to deepen its umami flavor and eliminate any raw, tinny taste.
- Render the Pepperoni Fat 🌶️Cook mini pepperoni separately until crispy and set aside, then use the rendered fat to sauté your onions and garlic for superior pizza-forward flavor throughout the dish.
- Temper Your Cream Properly 🥛Slowly whisk heavy cream into the hot pasta mixture away from direct heat to prevent curdling, ensuring a silky, luxurious sauce every time.
- Broil with Purpose 🔥Position the dip 4-6 inches from the broiler and watch carefully for just 2-3 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly but not burnt—the mozzarella will continue cooking after removal.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
My Calorie Intake
Smart Nutrition 
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