Ingredients
12ozpenne pasta
1cupmarinara sauce,homemade, or store-bought
½tspdried oregano
4ozmini pepperoni
8ozmini mozzarella balls
basil,chopped, to garnish
2tbspbutter
½cupbreadcrumbs
¼tspred pepper flakes
pinchsalt and pepper
Preparation
Add the penne pasta to salted water and cook according to the package instructions.
While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a small skillet over low heat.
Add the breadcrumbs and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring regularly, for 4 to 5 minutes until breadcrumbs are toasted and browned.
Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
When the penne has cooked, drain it and return to the hot pot. Stir in the marinara sauce and oregano.
Turn off the heat, fold in the mini pepperonis, and mini mozzarella balls.
Divide the pepperoni pizza penne between the bowls and garnish with fresh basil and spicy crispy breadcrumbs, if using.
