Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Salad

If you like pepperoni pizza with bell peppers and mushrooms, you'll love this pasta salad. Customize it to match your favorite pizza!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 16 mins
• Total Time: 36 mins
• Calories: 404 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tomato, chopped
• ¼ cup sliced black olives
• ½ cup Italian-style salad dressing
• 12 ounces penne pasta
• 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
• 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (3 ounce) package pepperoni slices, cut into quarters

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain. Transfer to large serving bowl.

Step 2

Place green and red bell peppers, tomato, mushrooms, olives, and pepperoni in the bowl of pasta.

Step 3

Whisk mayonnaise, Italian dressing, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly. Top with mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to chill before serving.