Best Pepperoni Pasta With Lemon And Garlic Recipes

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PEPPERONI PASTA WITH LEMON AND GARLIC



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Bits of chopped pepperoni crisp up almost like bacon when fried, with curled, browned edges and a savory, spicy bite. Here, they're the foundation of a hearty pasta sauce that's supremely satisfying and fast enough for a weeknight. Lemon, garlic and fennel seeds round out the flavors, and fresh herbs lend brightness. Taste the pepperoni before adding the optional red-pepper flakes. Depending on the brand of sausage, you might not need the extra kick. And if you don't have pepperoni on hand, any kind of salami will work.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     weekday, pastas, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Salt
1 pound medium pasta shells or orecchiette
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
6 ounces pepperoni, thinly sliced, then coarsely chopped (about 2 cups)
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon fennel seeds, cracked with a mortar and pestle or the side of a chef's knife
Pinch of red-pepper flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 small lemon, zested (if your lemon is very large, just zest half of it)
3/4 cup torn fresh basil or parsley leaves and tender stems, plus more for garnish
Grated Parmesan, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, according to package directions, until about 2 minutes shy of al dente so that the pasta can finish cooking in the sauce. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
  • While the pasta is cooking, in a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium. Add pepperoni and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisped and brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • If the pan looks dry, drizzle in a little more oil. Add garlic, fennel seeds, red-pepper flakes (if using) and a large pinch of salt, and cook until garlic is lightly golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook until it darkens, about 1 minute.
  • Add the drained pasta, lemon zest and 3/4 cup of the reserved pasta water to the skillet. Stir until the pasta is al dente and well coated with the sauce. Add more pasta water, if needed, until the sauce is glossy and the pasta is cooked to taste.
  • Cut the zested lemon in half and squeeze some juice into the pasta. Stir in herbs and taste, adding more lemon juice and salt, if needed. Cut the remaining half lemon into wedges and serve it alongside the pasta, which should be garnished with more herbs and a drizzle of oil, and sprinkled with Parmesan, if you like.

SPAGHETTI WITH LEMON, GARLIC AND PECORINO



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Provided by Antonia Lofaso

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Two 8-ounce pieces Pecorino-Romano, such as Locatelli
1 head garlic, broken down into cloves and peeled
Kosher salt
1 pound spaghetti
1/2 stick unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon red chile flakes
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 cups baby arugula
Extra-virgin olive oil, for finishing
One 4-ounce piece burrata

Steps:

  • Add the Pecorino-Romano pieces to a medium saucepan and cover with water (about 2 cups). Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add the garlic cloves to a small saucepan and add just enough water to cover. Bring the mixture to a boil, then turn off the heat and strain. Add the garlic cloves back to the same saucepan and repeat the process 2 more times. (This will bring out the natural sweetness of the garlic.) Allow to cool to the touch, then carefully shave very thinly on a mandoline.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook to very al dente according to the package directions.
  • Meanwhile, add the butter to a large saute pan and turn the heat on medium-high. Once the butter begins to melt, add the garlic and chile flakes. Let the butter melt and the garlic to fully bloom in the butter, about 1 minute. Strain the cheese stock directly into the saute pan, then stir and allow to come to a simmer. Add the cooked pasta and lemon juice to the sauce and finish cooking the pasta in the sauce. Add the chopped parsley and toss to combine.
  • Pour the pasta into a serving bowl and top with the arugula, then drizzle with olive oil and salt to taste. Top with the burrata. Gently open the burrata just a touch, then serve immediately.

PEPPERONI PASTA



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I found this recipe in a cookbook from my mother's sorority. For a fun look, substitute half of the rotini with wagon wheel pasta.-Carol Buckman, Colony, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta, wagon wheel pasta or pastas of your choice
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded provolone cheese
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add the spaghetti sauce, mushrooms and pepperoni. , In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer with half the pasta and meat mixtures. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup each mozzarella and provolone cheeses. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 992mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

PEPPERONI PENNE



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Pepperoni with penne pasta. Pepperoni spices up this entree.

Provided by Melissa

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

¾ pound sliced pepperoni sausage
2 tablespoons minced shallots
4 medium tomato - peeled, seeded and chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook the penne according to the package directions.
  • In a large skillet saute the pepperoni until crispy (about 5 to 8 minutes). Drain all but 1 tablespoon of the grease. Add the shallot and garlic. Cook until translucent. Stir in the tomatoes and simmer for about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the cream and cook until reduced (about 8 minutes). Add the parsley and remove from the heat.
  • Add the drained pasta and toss, garnish with parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.1 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Cholesterol 86.5 mg, Fat 31.5 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 741.3 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

SPAGHETTINI WITH GARLIC AND LEMON



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Categories     Garlic     Pasta     Side     Lemon     Parsley     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 main-course or 6 to 8 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb spaghettini or capellini
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Finely grated zest from 2 lemons
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a 6-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water and drain pasta in a colander.
  • While pasta is boiling, cook garlic and red pepper flakes (to taste) in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until garlic is golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in zest, then juice, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup reserved cooking water and bring to a simmer.
  • Toss pasta in sauce with parsley. (Add more cooking water if pasta seems dry.)

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