Spicy Hot Honey Pepperoni Pasta Salad: A Crunchy Italian Delight!

Hot Honey Pepperoni Pasta Salad

Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Ingredients [00:00]

• Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
• Get your water in a pot and add a lot of salt.

Step 2: Prepare the Pepperoni [00:15]

• Place cup and crisp pepperonis on parchment paper and bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 3: Cook the Pasta [00:30]

• Once the water is boiling, add the pasta and cook until al dente (about 8 minutes).

Step 4: Prepare the Toppings [00:45]

• While the pasta and pepperoni cook, prepare your toppings: rip up some basil and chop cherry tomatoes.

Step 5: Drain the Pasta [01:00]

• Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and run it under cold water to stop the cooking process.

Step 6: Prepare the Vinaigrette [01:15]

• Drain the oil from the cooked pepperoni and set it aside for the vinaigrette.
• In a bowl, combine the pepperoni oil, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup white wine vinegar, Italian seasonings, minced garlic (to taste), 1 teaspoon bomba sauce, and a pinch of salt. Whisk together.

Step 7: Combine the Ingredients [01:45]

• Add the drained pasta to the bowl with the vinaigrette, toss to combine.
• Add the cherry tomatoes, basil, and crispy pepperoni. Toss again.

Step 8: Add Cheese [02:15]

• Top with dollops of burrata or stracciatella cheese.

Step 9: Finish with Honey [02:30]

• Drizzle hot honey over the top before serving.

Step 10: Serve and Enjoy [02:45]

• This pasta salad is perfect for parties, enjoy the crunch from the pepperoni!