How to Make Watermelon Pizza with Cream Cheese Frosting

18 Recipes with Pepperoncini

The World Tour of Pizza

I Tried the Cheez-It Pizza and I Can't Stop Thinking About It

The Brilliant Frozen Pizza Trick You'll Wish You Knew Sooner

How to Make a Pizza Charcuterie Board

The Best Pizza Toppings—from Classic to Totally Out There

12 Incredible Ways to Make Frozen Pizza Better

How to Make a Fancy Homemade Pizookie

What's the Deal with Pizza and Ranch?

How to Make the Pizza Pumpkins We Can't Get Enough Of

How to Reheat Pizza So It Tastes as Good as Day One

How to Throw a Pizza Party Birthday

19 Casseroles for Anyone Who Loves Pizza

25 Irresistible Pizza Appetizers for Your Next Party

Grillo's Pickle Pizza Is Here, and It Surpassed All My Expectations

This Is Our Favorite Pizza Hut Copycat of All Time

The Best Frozen Pizza Brands: Top Picks for Quick & Easy Dining

Cowabunga! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pizza Is Bringing Back '90s Nostalgia

Parmesan Pointers

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Pepperoni Pizzazz

Name: Pepperoni Pizzazz
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 9 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta; 3-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce, divided; 1 package (8 ounces) sliced pepperoni; 1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

8 Reviews

Total Time:Prep: 10 min. Bake: 45 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Marge Unger, La Porte, Indiana

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Taste of Home's Editorial Process

Updated on Mar. 15, 2022

I've fixed this hearty main course for buffets, potluck dinners and even for company at my home. Keep the recipe handy, because you'll certainly be asked for it when you contribute it to an event. —Marge Unger, La Porte, Indiana

Can you freeze Pepperoni Pizzazz?

Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Pepperoni Pizzazz

8 Reviews Add your review

Yield:9 servings

Prep:10 min

Cook:45 min

Save Saved Saving email print

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
3-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce, divided
1 package (8 ounces) sliced pepperoni
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Text Ingredients

Shop Recipe

Directions

1
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, combine 2-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce, pepperoni, mushrooms, green pepper, onion, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Drain pasta; add to sauce mixture and mix well.

2
Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Combine tomato sauce and remaining spaghetti sauce; pour over top.
3
Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.