Description

A bubbly, cheesy pasta bake that brings all the bold, comforting flavors of pepperoni pizza to your dinner table. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual weekend meals, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to prep and fun to customize.

Ingredients

12 oz rotini or penne pasta

2 cups marinara sauce

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tsp Italian seasoning

20–25 pepperoni slices

Optional: red pepper flakes, chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix marinara sauce with Italian seasoning (and red pepper flakes if using).
Toss cooked pasta with the sauce until evenly coated.
In a greased 9×13 baking dish, layer half the pasta, then top with half the mozzarella, a handful of Parmesan, and a few pepperoni slices.
Repeat with remaining pasta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and arrange remaining pepperoni on top.
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10-15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Garnish with basil or parsley before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
Category: Dinner