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Pepperoni Pizza Mac And Cheese - Easy Budget Meal Recipe - Dinner - Lunch - Party Food

Pepperoni Pizza Mac and Cheese

You can't go wrong with this yummy pepperoni pizza mac and cheese recipe.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. Penne pasta
  • 3 Tbsp. Butter unsalted
  • 2 Tbap. Flour
  • 2 tsp. Minced garlic
  • 1 C. Milk
  • ½ C. Heavy whipping cream
  • ½ C. Pasta sauce
  • ½ tsp. Basil
  • ½ tsp. Oregano
  • 2 C. Shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 C. Grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 C. Pepperoni cut in half
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta to al dente and drain well.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
  • Add in the garlic, and saute for 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the flour, and stir until a brown roux is formed.
  • Pour in the milk and heavy whipping cream.
  • Mix in the oregano basil, pasta sauce, and salt and pepper to taste until the sauce has thickened.
  • Add in ½ the mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Stir to combine.
  • Stir in the pepperoni and pasta, and toss to coat well.
  • Spread the mixture into a 9x13 baking dish, and top with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted.
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