Pepperoni Pizza Skillet

Pepperoni Pizza Skillet

adapted from Dinner then Dessert

Think Hamburger Helper on steroids but without all of the sodium and additives. Use any small to medium size pasta that you have on hand.

Finishing pasta in sauce creates a cohesive dish where the pasta absorbs flavor and the starchy water thickens the sauce, making it coat every bite.

Makes 2 servings                                                            10 WW pts / serving

1/4 lb. orecchiette pasta

Cooking spray
1/4 lb. lean ground turkey
1/4 small yellow onion, diced
1/4 small bell pepper, diced
2 oz. turkey pepperoni quartered
1/2 cup Classic Fat Free Marinara or your favorite pasta sauce
1/4 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/8 tsp. Kosher salt
1/8 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
1 oz. 6 Cheese Italian blend shredded cheese or mozzarella 

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta 1 minute less that the package directions recommend; Drain reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water; Do not rinse.
2. Add the ground turkey to a skillet coated with cooking spray; Brown the turkey, breaking it up as it cooks, until cooked through, about 8 minutes.
3. Strain the turkey and set aside; Wipe out the skillet.
4. Coat the skillet with cooking spray; Add the onions and bell peppers and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5. Return the cooked turkey to the pan and add the marinara sauce, pepperoni, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water; Cook and additional 2 minutes to tighten up the sauce.
6. Turn off the heat, add the cheese and stir until melted.
7. Serve immediately.

Enjoy!