Indulge in the bold, Italian-inspired flavors of Pepperoni Pizza Rigatoni, a hearty pasta dish that’s equal parts comforting and zesty.
Rigatoni tubes cradle a rich, slow-simmered tomato sauce, infused with the smoky, spicy kick of crispy turkey pepperoni slices.
Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing feast, this dish marries simple ingredients with robust taste—satisfying pasta lovers and meat enthusiasts alike.
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To Make This Recipe You Will Need:
- rigatoni
- unsalted butter
- all-purpose flour
- milk
- mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- oregano
- marjoram
- black pepper
- salt
- marinara sauce
- turkey pepperoni
- saucepan
- baking dish
Ever since I was a kid, pepperoni pizza has been one of my favorite things to eat and continues to be one of my favorite variations of pizza. This dish takes the flavor of a pepperoni pizza and marries it with a nice dish of baked pasta.
To begin, preheat your oven to 400°(F). Cook a one pound package of rigatoni to just al dente according to package directions.
Meanwhile, melt 1/4 cup of unsalted butter in a sauce pan. Add in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and whisk together. Let it cook for one minute.
Add in 3 cups of milk. Stirring continually, bring this to a gentle boil. The sauce will thicken nicely. Turn off the heat. Give the sauce a stir every couple minutes so that it doesn’t form a skin on top.
Grate 5 ounces of mozzarella cheese.
Put about 1/3 of the mozzarella into the sauce along with 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted in.
Add in 1 teaspoon or oregano and a half teaspoon each of marjoram and black pepper and a quarter teaspoon of salt.
Pour in a 24 ounce jar of your favorite marinara sauce. Stir together.
Put half of your cooked & drained pasta into an oiled baking dish (9 x 13 or similar).
Top with half of the sauce.
Top with a layer of turkey pepperoni, about a third of a cup. Repeat with the remaining pasta and sauce.
Layer the remaining mozzarella on top and another layer of pepperoni.
Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
Allow the dish to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Enjoy!
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