This is a fun take on your favorite pizza, in pasta form. Your kids will love this Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Bake.
Duration:
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 53 mins
Serves: 7
Ingredients
- 1 large onion, peeled, cut in half, sliced in half-moon shapes
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt, as desired
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Ground black pepper, as desired
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 6 large cloves garlic, peeled, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) peeled tomatoes
- 1 can (28 ounces) tomato puree
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 pepperoni sausage (about 8 inches), cut in small pieces
- 1 box (16 ounces) dry rigatoni pasta
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 package (6 ounces) thin-sliced pepperoni
UTENSILS
Wooden Spoon
STEP 1
Close lid and move slider to AIR FRY/STOVETOP. Select SEAR/SAUTÉ and set to 4. Open lid and select START/STOP to begin preheating. Allow unit to preheat for 5 minutes.
STEP 2
After 5 minutes, place onion and olive oil in the pot. Cook for 2 minutes, then add salt, oregano, basil, black pepper, and crushed red pepper. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until onions are lightly browned and translucent, about 5 minutes.
STEP 3
Add remaining ingredients, except mozzarella and pepperoni slices, to pot. Close lid and move slider to PRESSURE. Make sure the pressure release valve is in the SEAL position.
STEP 4
The temperature will default to HIGH, which is the correct setting. Set time to 6 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin cooking (the unit will build pressure for approx. 15 minutes before cooking begins).
STEP 5
When cooking is complete, naturally release the pressure for 10 minutes. Then quick release pressure by turning the pressure release valve to the VENT position. Move slider to AIR FRY/STOVETOP to unlock the lid, then carefully open it.
STEP 6
Stir the sauce with a wooden spoon, crushing tomatoes in the process.
STEP 7
Cover pasta mixture evenly with 3 cups shredded mozzarella. Lay pepperoni slices across mozzarella. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella over pepperoni slices.
STEP 8
Close crisping lid. Select AIR FRY, set temperature to 400°F, and set time to 5 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin cooking.
STEP 9
When cooking is complete, serve immediately.
