Cheesypepperonipastapizzasalad Recipes

PEPPERONI PIZZA QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Heat a medium skillet over medium heat and fry the pepperoni until crisp. Transfer on a paper towel to drain.
• Brush each tortilla with a thin layer of pizza sauce (so thin that if you turned it over, none would drip).
• Sprinkle cheese on top of the sauce on the bottom tortilla. Top with pepperoni and other toppings, if desired. Sprinkle with another layer of cheese and place the other tortilla on top (sauce side in).
• Pre-heat a medium cast-iron skilled over medium heat.
• Lay quesadilla in the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side, until cheese is melted and tortillas are crispy.
• Slice into quarters and serve with a little bowl of pizza dipping sauce.

PEPPERONI PIZZA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, green pepper, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, olives, and onion; mix well.
• In a small bowl, combine tomato juice, vinegar, oil, garlic, basil and pepper; whisk together well.
• Pour the dressing over the tomato mixture; toss to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate several hours.
• Sprinkle croutons just before serving.

CHEESY PEPPERONI PASTA PIZZA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta to directed; rinse with cold water and drain.
• Combine pasta and remaining ingredients in large bowl, tossing well to coat.
• Cover and chill until cold, 2-3 hours.
• Serve and enjoy!

PEPPERONI PIZZA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cut cheeses into 1/2" cubes.
• Combine all salad ingredients.
• Whisk together all dressing ingredients.
• Combine salad & dressing well.

MIKE ISABELLA'S PEPPERONI SAUCE (FOR PASTA)

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, until the oil shimmers.
• Add the onion and garlic; cook for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until they are golden and fragrant.
• Stir in the pepperoni; cook for about 5 minutes, until fragrant and evenly coated, then add the toasted fennel seed and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute, stirring.
• Add the tomatoes and their juices (to taste), the broth and the bay leaf; stir to incorporate.
• Once the mixture starts to bubble at the edges, cover and cook for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• The pepperoni slices will be soft, with a deeper color.
• Remove from the heat.
• Working in batches as needed, transfer to a food processor or a high-powered blender (including the bay leaf); puree until smooth.
• The sauce is ready to use. Or cool, cover and refrigerate or freeze.
• NOTE: Toast the fennel seed in a small dry skillet over medium heat, shaking the skillet often to keep the seeds from burning. They will become fragrant and slightly darker in color. This only takes a couple of minutes.
• He also recomends using San Marzano tomatoes for this recipe.

BEEF AND PEPPERONI PIZZA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°F. Place pizza crust on rack in oven while oven preheats; heat 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add beef and mushrooms; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until beef is thoroughly cooked. Drain.
• Remove crust from oven; place on ungreased cookie sheet. Spray crust with cooking spray; spread marinara sauce over crust, leaving 1-inch border. Top with beef mixture, pepperoni and cheese. Sprinkle with pepper flakes.
• Remove crust from oven; place on ungreased cookie sheet. Spray crust with cooking spray; spread marinara sauce over crust, leaving 1-inch border. Top with beef mixture, pepperoni and cheese. Sprinkle with pepper flakes.
• Bake 7 to 10 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is melted. Cut into 8 slices. Serve immediately.