Crispy Pepperoni Pizza Pasta
By MOB Kitchen
Published on 13 April 2022
This pizza-inspired dish from MOB is the perfect dinner if you’re craving both pasta and pizza and don’t want to choose. The crispy pepperoni adds texture while the chopped tomatoes bring a hint of sweetness, all brought together with fresh herbs and cheesy deliciousness. It’s quick and easy to make too, with several ingredients from our everyday great value range. Sprinkle with grated parmesan and you’ve got yourself a midweek winner. Looking for more pasta recipes? Look no further.Time and servings
30 minsTotal time
4Servings
5 minsPrep time
25 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 250 g of pepperoni
- 3 shallots, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 800 g of tinned chopped tomatoes
- 1 tsp of oregano
- 400 g of spaghetti
- 250 g of mozzarella, torn
- 1 small bunch of basil, torn
- 20 g of parmesan, to serve
Method
Step 1
Add a big glug of oil to a frying pan and add in the pepperoni. Cook for 5 mins until very crispy. Set aside on a paper towel then roughly chop the crispy pepperoni.Step 2
Add in the shallots and cook for another 5 mins. Then add in the garlic and cook for 1 min until fragrant.Step 3
Add in the chopped tomatoes, oregano and half the crispy pepperoni and cook for 15 mins until thickened. Cook your spaghetti in salted boiling water.Step 4
When the sauce is thickened, add in the spaghetti with 150ml pasta water and toss together until the pasta is well coated.Step 5
Stir in the torn mozzarella and basil and mix until the cheese is slightly melted.Step 6
Serve with a sprinkling of parmesan cheese and enjoy.