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A skillet of penne pasta with Velveeta cheese sauce, pepperoni slices, and halved cherry tomatoes. A box of Velveeta cheese is in the background.

Pepperoni Pizza Pasta

Prep

10 MIN

Total

25 min

Servings

20 servings

Indulge in cheesy, comforting goodness with this Pepperoni Pizza Pasta recipe! This appetizer features Velveeta, pepperoni, jalapeños, and a blend of ...

Ingredients

  • 1/2

    lb

    (8 oz.) VELVEETA

  • 2

    cups

    grape tomatoes

  • 1/4

    cup

    sliced fresh jalapeño peppers

  • 1/4

    cup

    pepperoni slices

  • 1

    tsp

    minced garlic

  • 1

    tsp

    dried Italian seasoning

  • ¾

    cup

    milk

  • 1/4

    cup

    pizza sauce

  • 2

    cups

    penne pasta

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat oven to 400°F.

  2. Step 2

    Place Velveeta in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Surround with tomatoes, peppers, pepperoni and garlic. Sprinkle Italian seasoning evenly over Velveeta and tomatoes.

  3. Step 3

    Mix milk and pizza sauce until blended; pour around ingredients in baking dish.

  4. Step 4

    Bake 15 min.

  5. Step 5

    Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package.

  6. Step 6

    Drain pasta. Stir ingredients in baking dish until well blended. Add pasta; stir until evenly coated with sauce.

    Use Caution When Handling Jalapeño Peppers:

    When handling fresh or dried jalapeño peppers, never touch your eyes, nose or mouth, and use disposable gloves to protect your skin. If you don't have gloves, wash your hands with soap and warm water immediately after handling the peppers. If you feel a burning sensation in your hands afterward, cleanse with a baking soda and water paste, then rinse with warm water.

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