PEPPERONI, PASTA, AND VEGETABLE CASSEROLE

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Pepperoni, Pasta, and Vegetable Casserole image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Kosher salt
1 pound spaghetti
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
1/4 cup cream cheese
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch ground nutmeg
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups grated Monterey Jack (about 7 ounces)
1 (16-ounce) box frozen broccoli, or 1 pound fresh broccoli, lightly cooked
1 (10-ounce) bag frozen peas
8 ounces pepperoni, diced

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler.
  • Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat and salt it generously. Add the spaghetti and boil, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large Dutch oven or deep stove-top casserole dish over medium heat. Scatter the flour over the butter and mix with a wooden spoon into a paste. Continue stirring in a figure "8", making sure to get into the corners of the pan, until the paste puffs slightly and lightens in color, about 1 minute. Off the heat gradually whisk the milk into the paste. Return to medium-high heat and whisk until thickened, then simmer, stirring occasionally until the sauce has the consistency of heavy cream, about 8 to 10 minutes. Whisk in the cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and nutmeg. Season with salt, pepper.
  • Reduce heat to low and whisk 1 cup Monterey Jack. Stir in the broccoli, peas, pepperoni and spaghetti, and heat until warmed through.
  • Top casserole with the remaining 1 cup cheese; transfer to the broiler, and cook casserole until brown and bubbly. Cool slightly and serve.

Sara 3535
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I'm a vegetarian, so I used tofu instead of pepperoni. It was still really good!


Sadame Husen
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This casserole was delicious! I would definitely recommend it to others.


Aaron D
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I loved the idea of this recipe, but it was a little too time-consuming for me. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Syed agha sab Agha
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This casserole was really bland. I think it needed more seasoning.


Jayden Lancaster
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my casserole turned out really dry. Maybe I didn't add enough milk?


N'guessan Armand
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


MKF NAZAQAT
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I made this casserole for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone raved about it.


Tetaake Brennan
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This casserole was really easy to make, and it's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Skip Skip
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I'm not a fan of ricotta cheese, so I used cottage cheese instead. It was still really good.


Milonmilon 560
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This recipe was a lifesaver! I had some leftover pepperoni and vegetables, and this was the perfect way to use them up.


Toheeb Ayobami
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I added some extra vegetables to this casserole, like bell peppers and mushrooms. It was delicious!


Jason Harper
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This casserole was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it.


Munsafali
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I'm not a big fan of pepperoni, so I used sausage instead. It turned out really well!


Ansiribraheem Ansiribraheem
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Ishaq Jalali
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This recipe was easy to follow and the casserole turned out great! I loved the combination of pepperoni, vegetables, and pasta.


Daniel Trifon
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I thought this casserole was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I probably won't make it again.


Luka Dia
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This pepperoni pasta and vegetable casserole was a hit with my family! The flavors were delicious and it was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.