RIGATONI WITH PEPPERONI AND MOZZARELLA

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt
12 ounces rigatoni
3 ounces sliced pepperoni, halved (about 3/4 cup)
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed well by hand
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
6 ounces fresh mozzarella, diced (about 1 cup)
Red pepper flakes and torn fresh basil, for topping

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pepperoni in a separate large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until just crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon. Add the onion, bell pepper and garlic to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 10 minutes.
  • Add 1 cup water, the tomatoes, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper to the pot. Reduce the heat to medium low; simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, 10 minutes. Add the pasta and parmesan; toss to coat, adding the reserved cooking water as needed to loosen. Remove from the heat and stir in the mozzarella and pepperoni; season with salt and pepper. Top each serving with a pinch of red pepper flakes, basil and more parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630 calorie, Fat 23 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Cholesterol 50 milligrams, Sodium 860 milligrams, Carbohydrate 80 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 28 grams

Kelseywelsey welsey
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This is one of my favorite recipes! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.


ELOM THANKGOD
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dish was a bit bland. I think I'll try adding more garlic and Italian seasoning next time.


Sheldon October
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover pepperoni and mozzarella. It's also a great meal for a crowd.


Shreeyam Mainali
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Rebecca W
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This was my first time making rigatoni with pepperoni and mozzarella, and it turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.


pratikshya tiwari
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I'm not a huge fan of Italian food, but this dish was surprisingly good. The flavors were well-balanced and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Nosheet Imran
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This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and my family loves it. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Tito Babu
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. I love that it's so versatile - you can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Asif Balouch
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This is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Lord_Marshell67
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I'm not a big fan of pepperoni, so I used sausage instead. It was still really good!


Hawaa Abasi
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use less pepperoni and more mozzarella.


strange lite314
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually add a little bit of red pepper flakes to give it a little kick.


Nadeen jan kan
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfect. The pasta was al dente and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Maurine Wayua
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I made this dish last night and it was amazing! The flavors were so rich and satisfying. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Italian food.


Suraya Orrie
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This rigatoni dish was a hit with my family! The combination of pepperoni, mozzarella, and tomato sauce was delicious, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.