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Pepperoni and Olive Penne Pasta

Published: May 3, 2020   |   Updated: August 15, 2022   |   10 Comments

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Pepperoni and olive penne pasta on a white plate.
Pepperoni and olive penne pasta on a white plate.
Pepperoni and olive penne pasta on a white plate.

This hot pepperoni and olive penne pasta uses a few ingredients but has many ways to build on the flavor. Add regular pizza toppings such as sausage, bacon, bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms to customize it!

A full and hearty meal, this hot pepperoni and olive penne pasta is easy to make and easy to build on to add more flavor!

Today we’ll be making an easy, hot pepperoni and olive pasta meal. There are plenty of ways to add to it using regular supreme pizza toppings like Italian sausage, bell peppers, bacon, mushrooms, spinach and fresh basil.  I usually add in mushrooms and spinach but stick with what suits you. The pasta can be as easy or as complicated as you want it to be!

If you’re a fan of supreme or pepperoni pizza, you will love this pasta. I’ve done a casserole version of this before with pizza pasta casserole, but here’s a much easier version that doesn’t require an oven. So today I’ve included a base recipe with many ways to build on it and customize it to your tastes. Let’s get started.

A full and hearty meal, this hot pepperoni and olive penne pasta is easy to make and easy to build on to add more flavor!

PEPPERONI AND OLIVE PENNE PASTA RECIPE TIPS

Pasta – I used penne pasta but any kind of tubular pasta will work just as well. You can also use bowties, fusilli, corkscrews, shells, elbows, or long pasta like spaghetti, linguine, fettuccine and angel hair.

Onions and garlic – I highly recommend using fresh onions and garlic, but if can substitute this with onion and garlic powder.

Olives – I’ve used both black olives and kalamata olives in the past so feel free to experiment and see which one you prefer. The black olives will feel more at home with those used to supreme pizza but the kalamatas have a bit more flavor and feel more authentic.

Tomatoes – Feel free to substitute the petite diced tomatoes with fire-roasted or regular chopped tomatoes. The recipe is forgiving as long as you have some kind of tomatoes to add some bulk to the sauce.

A full and hearty meal, this hot pepperoni and olive penne pasta is easy to make and easy to build on to add more flavor!

Marinara sauce – Use storebought marinara sauce, or if you want to add even more depth of flavor to the pasta sauce, try some homemade marinara sauce.

Use whatever you have in your pantry with that recipe as a guide on how to build on the sauce. For example, I used beef bouillon cubes to add more beefy flavor, sugar to balance out the tartness from the tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce to add more depth and onion powder/garlic powder/red pepper flakes for some kick the last few times I made this.

Customize It!

  • Add more flavor – Add more flavor with Italian sausage, bell peppers, bacon, mushrooms, spinach, or basil.

And that’s about it. Enjoy, happy cooking and let me know how you liked it and what substitutions you made in the comments below.

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Pepperoni and olive penne pasta on a white plate.

Pepperoni and Olive Penne Pasta


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  • Author: The Cooking Jar
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
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Description

This hot pepperoni and olive penne pasta uses a few ingredients but has many ways to build on the flavor.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb. penne pasta, cooked until al dente
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, diced
  • 6 oz. pepperoni, diced
  • 1 jar (9.5 oz.) kalamata/black olives, sliced
  • 1 can (30 oz.) petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 jar (24 oz.) marinara sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, saute the onions in some olive oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add in diced garlic and saute for about 30 seconds.
  4. Toss in pepperoni and olives and saute for 5 minutes.
  5. Add diced tomatoes, marinara sauce and seasoning and stir to mix. Do a taste test and adjust seasonings as needed.
  6. Simmer covered on low heat for 10-15 minutes or up to several hours.
  7. Dish and serve hot with Parmesan cheese.
  8. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Add more flavor – Add more flavor with Italian sausage, bacon, mushrooms, spinach, or basil.
  • Scroll up to RECIPE TIPS for more useful tips, suggestions and ingredient substitutions.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins

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  1. lilley says

    August 12, 2021

    This recipe was so good will be making this a lot

    ★★★★★

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    • The Cooking Jar says

      August 13, 2021

      Glad it was a hit. Thank you for letting me know!

      Reply
  2. Emila says

    December 14, 2020

    I love this pasta recipe. SO easy to make and understand. Thank you for sharing.

    ★★★★★

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    • The Cooking Jar says

      December 16, 2020

      You very welcome! I hope you enjoy it 🙂

      Reply
  3. Rewari says

    September 9, 2020

    WOW! A Big hit!! THis dish is easy to make and very tasty!

    ★★★★★

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    • The Cooking Jar says

      August 12, 2021

      Thanks for letting me know, Rewari!

      Reply
  4. Emily Watts says

    August 21, 2020

    Hi Farah, Pasta is one of my favorite food. I always try new recipe. And I tried this one. It was damn good. I just loved it.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • The Cooking Jar says

      August 27, 2020

      Thanks for trying it out, Emily! I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

      Reply
  5. radwa says

    August 3, 2020

    Wow! this pasta looks delicious.

    Reply
    • The Cooking Jar says

      August 27, 2020

      Thanks, Radwa. It’s been a staple these past few months in our household. The ingredients last a long time in the pantry and are easy to get during this trying time.

      Reply

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