EXTRA FLAVORFUL, EXTRA DELICIOUS PEPPERONI PASTA ( A MUST TRY! )

The PERFECT creamy, saucy pasta dish that makes a great meal any time of the week! Put this together in no time and enjoy with mixed salad leaves or garlic bread.

Prepare the Roasted garlic and sun-dried tomato sauce needed in this recipe ahead of time. This sauce is one of the key ingredients to make the flavours pop in this pasta dish !

Roasted Garlic and Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
https://youtu.be/Iyf_R5emsAo

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INGREDIENTS SERVES 4

Olive Oil (Extra Virgin or Light)
1 Onion (chopped)
4 Cloves garlic (finely chopped)
1 Red Pepper (deseeded and diced)
1 Orange Pepper (deseeded and diced)
800ml or 4 Cups canned chopped tomatoes
Roasted garlic and sun-dried tomato sauce (see link above)
1 Tsp Paprika
20-25 pepperoni, sliced (you can use any pepperoni you like e.g pork, beef, vegan etc)
2 Cups of Penne Rigate Pasta, cooked to el dente ( You can use your favourite pasta)
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Reserved Pasta water ( I used 1/4 Cup for this pasta dish, but keep a little extra to use as needed)
Salt and pepper
Grated Parmesan to sprinkle on finished Pasta

METHOD

-Heat 3-4 Tbsp of Olive oil
-Add the onions and cook over medium heat (stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until softened).
-Stir in the chopped garlic and fry till fragrant.
-Add the red and yellow peppers and fry the peppers till they are slightly cooked
-Then put in the pepperoni slices and fry briefly for 1-2 minutes
- Add the diced tomatoes and their can juices, roasted garlic and sun-dried tomato sauce,
paprika to the pan. Stir to combine well.
-Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes
-Add a pinch of pepper and stir well (if you want you can also add some salt to taste).
-Cook your favourite Pasta and pour into sauce ( make sure the pasta is freshly cooked and still warm )
-Toss the Pasta around to coat with the sauce
-Add the chopped parsley, reserved Pasta water and mix to combine
-Turn off the heat
-Finish off with a drizzle of olive oil, mix and serve immediately
-Warm the serving dish before adding the pasta in it
-Top with grated parmesan cheese
-Serve immediately and enjoy it with mixed salad leaves or garlic bread.

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