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Pepperoni Pizza Macaroni & Cheese

by Ann
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Pepperoni Pizza Macaroni & Cheese

Think pepperoni pizza turned macaroni and cheese. Comfort food x 2. And super simple so you can get it on the table quickly on a busy weeknight when you have no time to think, let alone make a fancy dinner.Β Of course, if you prefer sausage pizza (or vegie pizza), you can swap out the pepperoni for your favorite pizza toppings.


You could take this one step further by pouring the macaroni mixture into a pie pan, topping it with pizza sauce and mozzarella, and then more pizza toppings and bake it for a bit till the cheese on top gets nice and melty and bubbly. You sure COULD do that, but I didn’t take the time. ItΒ is quite delicious just like this, straight out of the pan. Mix it up and eat it. Faster than delivery pizza. Especially if you have the cheese sauce made ahead of time.

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Pepperoni Pizza Macaroni & Cheese

Pepperoni Pizza Macaroni & Cheese

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 - 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups dry uncooked macaroni (whole wheat or regular)
  • 1/4 of a small onion, chopped
  • 13 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped
  • 2/3 cup fresh garden or canned tomatoes, chopped, with juices
  • 1 cup light & luscious cheese sauce (recipe here)
  • 1/4 cup chopped pepperoni (or sausage or other meat or pizza toppings of your choice)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, heat a pot of water to boiling, then add the macaroni. Cook according to package directions until the macaroni is done to your liking.
  2. While the macaroni is cooking, chop the onion, garlic, and tomatoes.
  3. When the macaroni is done, drain it in a strainer, then spray the saucepan with cooking spray and sautee the onion and garlic until the onion is soft and translucent. (Add a bit of oil if needed for your pan.)
  4. Add the tomato, cheese sauce, pepperoni and Italian seasoning and stir to mix, then stir in the macaroni and stir to mix.
  5. Serve hot, topped with freshly shredded parmesan and fresh herbs for garnish, if desired.

Notes

If you are using canned tomatoes, this would use about 1/2 of a 15-oz. can, so simply double the recipe if you want to use up the whole can.

Pepperoni Pizza Macaroni & Cheese

This recipe was shared atΒ Everyday Mom’s Meals,Β Manic Monday, Melt in your Mouth Monday,Β Mix it Up Monday, Mop it Up Monday,Β Tasty Tuesday,Β The Bulletin Board,Β Totally Tasty Tuesday, Terrific Tuesdays, Cast Party Wednesday, Wednesday Extravaganza, Frugal Foods Thursday,Β All my Bloggy Friends,Β Fresh Foods Link UpΒ andΒ Clever Chicks Bloghop.

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11 comments

» Light & Luscious Savory Pumpkin Cheese Sauce Sumptuous Spoonfuls November 12, 2012 - 4:36 pm

[…] Pepperoni Pizza Macaroni & Cheese […]

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Lisa @ Flour Me With Love November 14, 2012 - 12:20 pm

This looks scrumptious! I’m always looking for new pasta recipes since the kid’s love it. I look forward to trying this soon. Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday πŸ™‚

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Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen November 14, 2012 - 2:30 pm

Yummm!! I love this idea!! Thanks for sharing it on Manic Monday. I have this pinned πŸ™‚

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The Bulletin Board - Mrs Happy Homemaker November 18, 2012 - 6:58 pm

[…] Pepperoni Pizza Macaroni & Cheese from Sumptuous Spoonfuls […]

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Crystal @MrsHappyHomemaker.com November 18, 2012 - 7:00 pm

This looks fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing! I’ve featured it on this week’s Bulletin Board over on the Mrs – come on by & check it out! πŸ™‚

http://www.mrshappyhomemaker.com/2012/11/the-bulletin-board-11/

Crystal

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Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes November 19, 2012 - 8:24 pm

Holey Mackerel! This sounds fantastic! Pinned πŸ™‚ Thanks for sharing at All my Bloggy Friends. I’m looking forward to seeing what you share this week! πŸ™‚

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Sarah E November 20, 2012 - 12:28 pm

My kids will love this! Stopping by from Totally Tasty Tuesday πŸ™‚

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Ann November 21, 2012 - 8:46 am

Thanks Sarah! I bet they will πŸ™‚

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kristy @ Gastronomical Sovereignty November 25, 2012 - 3:26 pm

anything that could be called “mac and cheese”, in any variation, makes my little heart happy. and your noodles look to die for! i’d love to get my hands on some big macaroni like that!

thank you for sharing your post with us at the Wednesday Fresh Foods Link Up! i look forward to seeing what other seasonal & whole/real food posts you have for us this week! xo, kristy

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theliz December 10, 2012 - 5:59 pm

Made this tonight for my family. We NEVER like homemade mac-n-cheese and I make everything at home! This was scrumptious and everyone liked it. THANK YOU!!

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Ann December 10, 2012 - 7:22 pm

Yay, Liz, that makes me so happy! Thank you for taking the time to come back and leave me a comment πŸ™‚

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