Pizza Stuffed Shells Recipe
This is a cool recipe that is a simple twist on stuffed shells I know you will love.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb. Italian Sausage
- 1/2 Onion, Minced
- 1/2 Bell Pepper, Chopped
- 2 Garlic Cloves, Minced
- 1/2 Cup Mini Pepperonis
- 16 oz. Ricotta Cheese
- 2 Cups Mozzarella, Shredded
- 1 Cup Pasta Sauce
- 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning
- 1-11/2 tsp. Basil
- 1 Box Jumbo Pasta Shells
Instructions
- Boil jumbo pasta shells according to package directions, minus 1-2 minutes. You want them a little bit undercooked since they'll continue cooking in the oven.
- Drain shells and let cool a bit.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and spray a 9x13" baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and brown sausage. Use spatula or potato masher to finely crumble the sausage as it browns.
- The last few minutes of cooking the sausage, add onions, green pepper and garlic.
- To a mixing bowl, add ricotta cheese, cooked sausage, onions, green pepper, garlic, pepperoni, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning and basil.
- Use a spoon to fill pasta shells with cheese mixture, then place shells in baking dish.
- Top with pasta sauce and sprinkle with final 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
- Add some additional mini pepperoni slices, and sprinkle with a bit of Italian seasoning.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbling.