Pepperoni Pizza Penne Pasta

Consume Your Meal! Consider pepperoni pizza as spaghetti! Parents can add some extra spiciness to their bowls with a crispy breadcrumb topping, making it kid-friendly.

Ingredients :

For the pasta :

• 12 ounces penne pasta

• 1 cup marinara sauce, homemade or store-bought

• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

• 4 ounces mini pepperoni

• 8 ounces mini mozzarella balls

• Basil chopped, garnish

Spicy breadcrumb topper

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

• Pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper

STEPS :

     1. Cook the pasta :

Cook penne pasta according to package directions in salted water.

     2. While the pasta cooks, make the spicy breadcrumb topper :

Melt the butter in a small skillet over low heat if you're making. Cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until breadcrumbs are toasted and browned. As desired, season the food with salt and pepper.

     3. Assemble the pasta :

When the penne is done, drain it and return it to the heated pot. Combine the marinara sauce and oregano in a mixing bowl.

Remove from the heat and fold in the micro pepperoni and little mozzarella balls.

     4. Serve :

Sprinkle fresh basil and, if desired, spicy crispy breadcrumbs on top of the pepperoni pizza penne that has been divided into bowls.