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Pepperoni Pizza Mac n Cheese

A cheesy, creamy pizza mac and cheese bake combining pasta, pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella, and pepperoni slices for the perfect comfort food!
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 789kcal
Author Michelle Ordever

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 10 oz penne pasta
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour (plain flour)
  • 2 cups milk
  • ¼ cup heavy cream (double cream)
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 3 oz sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated
  • 5 oz fontina cheese freshly grated and divided
  • 1 cup marinara sauce jarred or homemade
  • 3 oz pepperoni slices
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves thinly sliced
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C/Gas 6.
  • Meanwhile, boil a large pot of lightly salted water and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Cook for 1-2 minutes less than directed as the pasta will continue to cook in the oven.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add in the onion and season to taste with salt and pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
  • Sprinkle flour over the onion and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Combine the milk and cream and slowly pour them into the skillet, stirring constantly. Let the milk come to a gentle simmer and continue cooking and stirring for 3-4 minutes until the béchamel thickens.
  • Stir in the Italian seasoning, cheddar, and one-half of the fontina cheese.
  • Continue cooking and stirring until the cheeses melt.
  • Drain the cooked pasta and combine with the cheesy sauce.
  • Remove from heat and top with marinara, pepperoni slices, and reserved fontina.
  • Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is all melted and bubbly.
  • Garnish with fresh basil to serve. Enjoy!
    A baking dish of pizza mac and cheese topped with pepperoni and melted cheese. Text overlays says: Pizza Macaroni and Cheese with Pepperoni

Notes

  • The pizza mac and cheese can be baked in a greased 9 x 9 baking dish instead of a skillet if preferred.
  • Prepare the recipe to step 8, transfer the cheesy pasta to the dish and continue with the remaining steps.

Nutrition

Calories: 789kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 1105mg | Potassium: 683mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1298IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 542mg | Iron: 2mg