This 30-minute recipe for pepperoni spaghetti is a crowd-pleaser. You will crave the chunky pepperoni tomato sauce that is rich, hearty, & spicy. This family favorite meal is so easy, making it ideal for busy weeknight dinners.
Dice the pepperoni, onion, & bell pepper. Mince the garlic.
To a medium-sized sauce pot, add the pepperoni chunks. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the pepperoni from the pot and let drain on a plate with a paper towel. DO NOT remove the drippings from the pot.
Add the garlic, onion, & bell pepper to the leftover pepperoni drippings. Stir and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Stir in the herbs, spices, parmesan, & pepperoni. Add the jarred marinara sauce to the pot and stir. Simmer on medium-low for 10-15 minutes. Stir occassionally and if it bubbles too much, turn the heat down to low.
While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta. In a large pot of boiling water, add the spaghetti. Cook until al dente.
Drain the pasta and top with the spaghetti sauce with pepperoni. Add more parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy
Notes
The nutritional informatoin for this recipe will depend on the brand of pepperoni & marina sauce you use.