Craving both pizza and pasta but can’t pick between the two? You’re in luck! This delicious Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Bake recipe is the ultimate fusion of your favourite comfort foods. It’s loaded with all the classic pizza flavours you love, thanks to Perfect Italiano™ perfect pizza cheese, which melts beautifully and adds a rich, savoury taste to every bite.
Best of all, you can have this dish on the table in just 30 minutes, and using just one dish!
It’s the perfect blend of rich, cheesy goodness and comforting pasta, making it an easy go-to for those nights when you want something both quick and delicious. So why not add this recipe to your weeknight rotation and enjoy a dish that’s sure to satisfy?
Say goodbye to takeaway and hello to your new go-to fakeaway! This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want something satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. With the cheesy goodness of pizza and the hearty comfort of pasta, this bake will surely be a hit with the whole family. Get ready to enjoy the best of both worlds, right at home!
The Cheese is the Hero in this Delicious Pasta Bake Recipe
Perfect Italiano™ Perfect Pizza cheese is the star of the show, offering a perfect blend of mozzarella, cheddar, and parmesan that melts to perfection, creating that irresistible gooey, golden layer we all crave. Its full flavour elevates the dish, making it a real crowd-pleaser that feels indulgent yet is incredibly easy to prepare.
Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Bake Recipe
What You’ll Need
Serves 4-6
- 500g potato gnocchi or dried orecchiette pasta
- 100g sliced pepperoni
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 100g button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 green capsicum, thinly sliced
- 1 x 400g can crushed tomatoes with basil and oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1⅔ cups (150 g) Perfect Italiano™ Perfect Pizza cheese
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp dried chilli flakes (optional)
- Fresh oregano leaves, to serve
What You’ll Need to Do
- Cook gnocchi or orecchiette in a large saucepan of boiling water, until just tender, following the packet instructions.
- Put 8 pepperoni slices to the side and cut the remaining slices into quarters.
- Heat your olive oil in an ovenproof frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add onion, mushroom, capsicum, and quartered pepperoni. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Add crushed tomatoes.
- Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally for 5-7 minutes or until the mixture thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in gnocchi and flatten the top.
- Preheat your grill to high.
- Sprinkle gnocchi with Perfect Italiano™ Perfect Pizza Cheese.
- Top with reserved pepperoni, dried oregano and chilli flakes, if you like.
- Grill for 4-5 minutes or until cheese is golden.
- Sprinkle with fresh oregano to serve.
So there you have it, how delcious and easy is this?! After just one bite of this Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Bake, you’ll see why it’s destined to become a family favourite.
Whether you’re hosting friends, feeding a hungry family, or simply treating yourself to a cosy night in, this recipe is a winner. It’s versatile enough to suit any occasion and easy enough to whip up even on the busiest of weeknights. Plus, it’s a dish everyone can customise to their liking. Add some veggies for a healthier twist, or swap out the pepperoni for your favourite toppings.
