Pepperoni Mac n Cheese
Serves 4
Time 25 minutes
Ingredients
500g macaroni pasta
3 cups grated mozzarella
1¼ cup parmesan, grated
2 cups milk
¼ cup tomato paste
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tbsp chilli flakes
100g butter
3 tbsp plain flour
150g pepperoni, sliced
Method
Preheat the oven to 220°C.
Cook pasta as per packet directions.
Melt the butter in the pan, removing from direct heat so it doesn’t burn.
Add flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Pour milk and tomato paste into the pan and stir until smooth.
Add mozzarella, 1 cup parmesan, oregano and chilli, and mix until smooth.
Add salt and pepper to taste. Add pasta and stir until the pasta is completely coated.
Pour pasta into a baking dish, and spread evenly.
Layer the pepperoni over the macaroni and scatter the remaining pasta on top.
Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until pepperoni is crispy and pasta is bubbling.