With both pasta and pizza flavours, this kid-friendly skillet dinner will be a winner with the whole family.

April 18, 2024

Pizza Penne Skillet

Name: Pizza Penne Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 cans (398 mL each) Hunt’s Heirloom® Crushed Tomatoes; 12 oz (375 g) penne; 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil; 1/4 lb (125 g) mushrooms, sliced; 1 onion, sliced; 1 red pepper, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried oregano; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt and pepper; 1 pkg Gardein™ Meatless Meatballs; 1 cup (250 mL) shredded vegan mozzarella; 2 tbsp (30 mL) torn fresh basil leaves

15

Prep Time Minutes
40
Total Time Minutes
12
Number of Ingredients
4
Servings

Tags:

Main Dish,
Hunt’s,
Pizza,
Under 45 min

Ingredients

2 cans (398 mL each) Hunt’s Heirloom® Crushed Tomatoes
12 oz (375 g) penne
2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
1/4 lb (125 g) mushrooms, sliced
1 onion, sliced
1 red pepper, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried oregano
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt and pepper
1 pkg Gardein™ Meatless Meatballs
1 cup (250 mL) shredded vegan mozzarella
2 tbsp (30 mL) torn fresh basil leaves

Directions

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Step one

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup (60 mL) cooking liquid.
Step two

Meanwhile, preheat broiler. Heat oil in large ovenproof skillet set over medium-high heat; cook mushrooms for 5 to 8 minutes or until mushrooms start to brown.
Step three

Stir in onion, red pepper, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper; cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until starting to soften. Stir in tomatoes and Meatless Meatballs; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium- low; cook for 5 to 8 minutes or until sauce is thickened.
Step four

Add pasta and reserved cooking liquid to skillet; cook, tossing well, until pasta is well coated. Sprinkle with cheese.
Step five

Broil for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese melts. Sprinkle with basil.