Pizza-Stuffed Pasta Shells
Pizza-Stuffed Pasta Shells are jumbo shells stuffed with ground beef, cheese, pepperoni, and pizza sauce. These are a delicious way to turn your favorite slice into the perfect pasta dish!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 4 ounces cream cheese can also use plain cream cheese, chive and onion flavored, softened
- 20 to 25 pepperoni divided, slices, cut into quarters
- 3 cups pizza sauce divided, or marinara sauce
- 20 jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- parsley for garnish (optional, chopped
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook and crumble ground beef, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large skillet, over medium-high heat, until meat is browned. Drain any grease.
- Stir in cream cheese, 1 cup of the pizza sauce, and half of the pepperonis. Stir and cook until mixture is thoroughly heated and cream cheese is melted. Remove from heat.
- Meanwhile, boil the pasta shells in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Drain.
- Stuff each cooked shell with 2 tablespoons beef mixture and place in single layer in the prepared baking dish. Cover shells with remaining 2 cups pizza sauce. Top evenly with the shredded mozzarella cheese and the remaining half of the pepperoni.
- Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Remove from oven and let stand at least 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- *This recipe can be easily doubled. Use a 9x13-inch pan when doubling. Cook time stays the same.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 524
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 524kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.