Name: Pepperoni Chick’n
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: 1 package plain Tofurky Chick'n Pieces; 1 package vegan pepperoni, sliced or quartered; 1 package vegan Italian sausage, sliced into coins (optional but recommended); 2 Tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 8 oz mushrooms, sliced; 3–4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes; 2 Tbsp tomato paste; ½ cup vegetable broth; 2 tsp Italian seasoning; 1 tsp oregano; ½ tsp basil; 1 small jar (4 oz) diced pimientos, drained (may be omitted); Salt and pepper; 1½ cups vegan mozzarella; Vegan Parmesan (optional)

INGREDIENTS

Complete recipe

1 package plain Tofurky Chick'n Pieces
1 package vegan pepperoni, sliced or quartered
1 package vegan Italian sausage, sliced into coins (optional but recommended)
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
3–4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
2 Tbsp tomato paste
½ cup vegetable broth
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp oregano
½ tsp basil
1 small jar (4 oz) diced pimientos, drained (may be omitted)
Salt and pepper
1½ cups vegan mozzarella
Vegan Parmesan (optional)

METHOD

Make it

1
Lightly brown vegan pepperoni and remove.
2
Brown the plain Tofurky chick’n and remove.
3
If using, brown vegan Italian sausage and remove.
4
Sauté onion, green bell pepper and mushrooms.
5
Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
6
Stir in tomato paste.
7
Add crushed tomatoes, broth, Italian seasoning, oregano, basil and drained pimientos.
8
Simmer 15–20 minutes.
9
Return pepperoni, chick’n and optional sausage.
10
Simmer another 5–10 minutes.
11
Stir in vegan mozzarella, or sprinkle on top and cover until melted.

Cooking notes

Ingredient quantities come from the planning notes; the final stovetop directions and 4 oz pimiento jar come from the planning notes.
Vegan sausage is optional; the later serving note recommends skipping it for a first attempt.
Pimientos may be omitted if unavailable.
Inspired by Seems Like Old Times, not an official movie recipe.
Pimientos may be replaced with drained diced roasted red pepper or fresh red bell pepper, or omitted. This is a movie-inspired recreation, not an official recipe.

Serving suggestions

Linguine, penne or spaghetti
Rustic bread