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!
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Servings: 6
Calories: 524kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 ounces chive and onion cream cheese, softened (can also use plain cream cheese)
- 20 to 25 pepperoni slices, cut into quarters divided
- 3 cups pizza sauce or marinara sauce divided
- 20 jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
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
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 524kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 27g
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