Pepperoni Pizza Penne

The tomato and oregano in the sauce really gives this dish that pizza taste, and the pepperoni of course.

Ingredients

• 500g penne

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter

• 3 tbsp plain flour

• 1/4 cup tomato paste

• 2 cups whole milk

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1/2 tsp crushed chilli flakes

• 3 cups grated mozzarella

• Pepperoni slices
  

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 180c

2. Cook pasta according to instructions until about 2 minutes from al dente.

3. Melt the butter In a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.

4. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.

5. Add tomato the paste and whisk in milk until smooth.

6. Add oregano, chilli flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil.

7. Simmer for 1 minute on medium heat.

8. Fold in half the cheese and add the drained pasta.

9. Top pasta with pepperoni then remaining cheese and add more pepperoni.

10. Bake until pepperoni is crispy and pasta is bubbling (about 10 minutes).
    

Listen to the sizzle!