Pepperoni Pizza Hamburger Helper

Imagine each and every bite being just like taking a bite of a loaded pepperoni pizza. But no delivery required here. Just a pot and a few ingredients and a little time.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword Hamburger helper, pepperoni, pizza

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Servings

Calories 591kcal

Author Inspired by a recipe from Dinner Then Dessert

Ingredients

1 pound medium pasta shells
1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small yellow onion diced
1 small green bell pepper diced
6 ounces pepperoni quartered
2 cups marinara sauce
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon Kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
8 ounces Mozzarella cheese shredded
Parmesan cheese grated, for serving, optional

Instructions

Cook the pasta per the package instructions, draining but not rinsing the pasta when cooked.
Heat a large skillet over high heat and crumble in the ground beef.
Cook until browned and lightly crusty on the edges, breaking up the meat as it cooks.
Remove the beef to a paper towel lined plate with a slotted spoon.
Reduce heat to medium and add the butter.
Once melted stir in the onion and bell pepper. Saute until just starting to soften.
Add the beef back, along with the marinara sauce, pepperoni, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir.
Add the pasta back to the pan. Stir. If too dry add more marinara or a splash of water.
Remove from heat.
Stir in the mozzarella.
Serve with grated Parmesan for topping if desired.

Notes

Add sliced mushrooms in with the pepper and onion for a nice twist.

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