Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
12 unit

noodles

med shells

1 lb

pepperoni

thinly sliced

1 unit

red onion

medium

1 unit

yellow bell pepper

chopped

6 clove

garlic

minced

4 ounce

mushrooms

canned, stems and pieces

4 ounce

black olives

sliced

15 ounce

Italian-style stewed tomatoes

canned, undrained

26 ounce

spaghetti sauce

olive oil and garlic

1 cup

parmesan cheese

grated

2 cup

shredded cheese

shredded

3 tbsp

olive oil

Step 1
~3 min

Boil noodles according to package directions.

Step 2
~3 min

While noodles are cooking, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

Step 3
~3 min

Add minced garlic and chopped onion to the pan and sauté until softened and fragrant.

Step 4
~3 min

Add chopped bell pepper and continue to sauté until the vegetables are tender.

Step 5
~3 min

Add mushrooms, sliced olives, and Italian-style stewed tomatoes (with juice) to the pan. Cut up the tomatoes if they are in large pieces.

Step 6
~3 min

Pour in spaghetti sauce and add parmesan cheese. Stir everything together.

Step 7
~3 min

Quarter the pepperoni and stir it into the sauce.

Step 8
~3 min

Let the sauce simmer and bubble gently while the noodles finish cooking.

Step 9
~3 min

Drain the cooked noodles and return them to the pot.

Step 10
~3 min

Pour the sauce over the noodles.

Step 11
~3 min

Stir the noodles and sauce together to combine.

Step 12
~3 min

Cover the pasta with shredded cheese.

Step 13
~3 min

Cover the pot and let the cheese melt.

Step 14
~3 min

Serve immediately or stir the cheese into the pasta before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a hint of spice.

Use fresh herbs like basil or oregano for added flavor.

For a creamier sauce, stir in a dollop of ricotta cheese.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad and garlic bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic Bread
Caesar Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italian-American

Cultural Significance

Comfort food staple

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Family Gathering

Popularity Score

70/100

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