{"id":"48a5b92d-a097-43c9-968a-f3e2904d1b2c","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/48a5b92d-a097-43c9-968a-f3e2904d1b2c","source_url":"https://bellyfull.net/pizza-macaroni-and-cheese/","title":"Pepperoni Pizza Macaroni and Cheese","description":"This Pepperoni Pizza Macaroni and Cheese is two awesome comfort foods in one! This super-easy, one-pot dish comes together in just 20 minutes and is a guaranteed winner with my whole family.","servings":5,"servings_text":"5","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT10M","total_time":"PT20M","image_url":"https://bellyfull.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Pepperoni-Pizza-Macaroni-and-Cheese-blog-1.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"2½ cups low-sodium chicken broth","item":"low-sodium chicken broth","quantity":2.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"¾ cup marinara pasta sauce","item":"marinara pasta sauce","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"¾ tsp garlic powder","item":"garlic powder","quantity":0.75,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¾ tsp kosher salt","item":"kosher salt","quantity":0.75,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ tsp dried Italian seasoning","item":"dried Italian seasoning","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"3 tsp extra-virgin olive oil","item":"extra-virgin olive oil","quantity":3,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 medium sweet onion (diced)","item":"medium sweet onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"diced"},{"text":"5 oz. package mini pepperoni","item":"package mini pepperoni","quantity":5,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"⅛ tsp crushed red pepper flakes","item":"crushed red pepper flakes","quantity":0.125,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 cups dried macaroni pasta","item":"dried macaroni pasta","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"½ cup grated Parmesan cheese","item":"grated Parmesan cheese","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"½ cup grated Mozzarella cheese","item":"grated Mozzarella cheese","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a medium bowl, whisk together the broth, marinara sauce, garlic powder, salt, and Italian seasoning. Set aside."},{"number":2,"text":"In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Saute the onions until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add pepperoni to the pan and mix until wilted, about 1 minute. Add the red pepper flakes and combine."},{"number":3,"text":"Give your broth mixture a quick stir and pour it into the pan. Bring to a boil and add the macaroni."},{"number":4,"text":"Reduce the heat to medium, and cover. Continue cooking for 10-12 minutes, until the pasta is tender, stirring a few times to make sure the pasta isn’t sticking to the bottom of the pan."},{"number":5,"text":"When the macaroni is done, sprinkle the grated cheeses on top. Stir until melted and serve immediately."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:11.735212+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:11.735212+00:00"}