Pizza Pasta

from Parents Magazine

Pizza Pasta
Servings: 6 Prep 15 mins Cook 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon butter, divided
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1 package (3.5 ounces) sliced pepperoni
  • 1 pound fiori or wagon-wheel pasta, cooked according to package directions

Make It

1. In a nonstick saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add onion, and cook until softened, about 8 minutes. Place milk and flour in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake vigorously to combine; pour into saucepan, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and bubbles, about 7 minutes. Stir in pizza sauce, and remove from heat.

2. Place tomatoes and remaining 1 teaspoon butter in a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave for 1 minute. Stir; microwave 1 minute more.

3. Place pepperoni and cooked pasta in a large serving bowl; toss with sauce and tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 6; Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 465, Fat, total (g): 14, carb. (g): 68, fiber (g): 4, pro. (g): 16, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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