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Pepperoni Pizzazz Recipe

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With this hearty entree from Marge Unger of La Porte, Indiana, all you'll need to round out the meal is garlic bread and a tossed salad. "I've fixed it for buffets, for potluck dinners and even for company. Keep the recipe handy, because you'll certainly be asked for it," Marge assures.

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Pepperoni Pizzazz Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 45 min.

Yield: 9 Servings

10 45 55

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
3-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce, divided
1 package (8 ounces) sliced pepperoni
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, combine 2-1/3 cups spaghetti sauce, pepperoni, mushrooms, green pepper, onion, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Drain pasta; add to sauce mixture and mix well.
Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Combine tomato sauce and remaining spaghetti sauce; pour over top.
Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Yield: 9 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 382 calories, 20 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 41 mg cholesterol, 1,414 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 19 g protein.

Originally published as Pepperoni Pizzazz in Quick Cooking September/October 1999, p43

Medium-Bodied Red Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti, Sangiovese, Malbec or Zinfandel.

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Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2012 by stormavery

Yummy!

Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2011 by bjsilve0

Originally made this recipe in 1999 when it came out. The flavor is excellent. I cut the recipe in half becasue it does make a lot. This is also great for a pot luck.

Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2011 by BakinGymnast

This is really delicious! It makes a big batch too! I would add a little bit more of the spices next time, but overall it was great!

Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2010 by cklayum

EXCELLENT; makes a ton

Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2009 by dmaier

Everyone in my household loved this and asked me to put it in the "keeper" box.

Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2008 by peach08

I have made this easy, quick to prepare main dish for 8 years now...it is soooo simple to make from ingredients I have on hand. I usually lighten it up a bit by using turkey pepperoni and reduced fat cheese..still, with great results!