Pizza Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Pizza Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredients: 5 cups (16 ounces) dried pasta; 1/2 cup butter; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 1/2 cups milk, warmed slightly; 3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste; 1 1/2 cups shredded Provolone cheese; 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley; 12 slices pepperoni, diced (optional); 1 cup panko breadcrumbs