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Pizza Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

  • kosher salt
  • 1 lb penne
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 2 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp dried oregano plus more for garnish
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 cup grated mozzarella
  • 1/4 lb mini pepperoni slices

Instructions

  • Preheat oven 375°. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente, less 2 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter, whisk in flour, and cook for 1 minute. Add tomato paste and whisk in milk until smooth. Add oregano, red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Simmer for 1 minute on medium heat.
  • Fold in half the cheese and add drained pasta. Top pasta with remaining cheese and sprinkle pepperoni all over.
  • Bake until pepperoni is crispy and pasta is bubbling, 10 minutes. Serve immediately.