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Pepperoni Pasta Bake Casserole: 3 Cheese

Here's how you make Pepperoni Pasta Bake Casserole: 3 Cheese
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 50m
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1lb angel hair pasta
  • 1/2cup extra-virgin olive oil (feel free to use some of the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes for more favor)
  • 1Tbsp dried basil
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/3 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 2 Tbsp chopped pickled pepperoncini (optional)
  • Dash Kosher Salt (optional)
  • 3 cups water
  • 16 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup shredded Havarti or provolone cheese
  • 3-4 bell peppers (red, yellow, and/or orange), sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 10-16 slices of pepperoni, save 6-10 for topping, chop the rest for layering
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 1/3cup shredded basil leaves for topping
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Preheat oven to 375dg with rack in the center

  • Step 2: Mix the olive oil, dried spices, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and pepperoncini.

  • Step 3: Put the dry pasta in a 9x13in baking dish, pour the oil/spice mixture over the pasta and gently toss with your hands to evenly distribute the ingredients.

  • Step 4: Add 3 cups of water and gently toss once more.

  • Step 5: Layer chopped pepperoni, then the mozzarella and Havarti/provolone over the pasta. Then add the peppers, onions, and pepperoni slices. Sprinkle with Parmesan.

  • Step 6: Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the pasta has absorbed the water, the cheese is melted, and the peppers are lightly charred. If there is a little grease on the top, you can blot it away with a paper towel.

  • Step 7: Serve the pasta hot with the fresh basil and extra Parmesan.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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