Pepperoni Pizza Stuffed Shells
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Pepperoni Pizza Stuffed Shells - pasta shells stuffed with ricotta and parmesan cheese, diced pepperoni and topped with pizza sauce. A great idea for Pizza night!
Course:
Dinners
Cuisine:
Italian
Keyword:
Pepperoni Pizza Stuffed Shells
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 612 kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces jumbo pasta shells
- 28 ounces pizza sauce
- 1 egg beaten
- 32 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 cups shredded Mozzarella divided
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 6 ounces pepperoni divided
Instructions
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Cook shells according to package directions.
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Preheat oven to 350° F. Prepare a 9 X 13-inch baking dish by spraying it with cooking spray.
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Pour one jar of the pizza sauce into the pan and spread evenly.
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In a medium bowl combine the egg, ricotta and Parmesan cheeses, 1 cup of the mozzarella, Italian seasoning, and the parsley. Mix until well combined.
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Set 30 whole pepperoni slices aside and cut the remainder up into quarters.
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Place the quartered pepperoni into the bowl and mix well with the other ingredients.
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Spoon stuffing into cooked shells, about two tablespoons in each.
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Place shells into prepared baking dish and cover with the second jar of pizza sauce.
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Evenly distribute the whole pepperoni over the shells.
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Cover with tin foil and bake for 30 minutes.
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Remove foil and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
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Bake for another 5 - 7 minutes or until cheese has melted.
Nutrition Facts
Pepperoni Pizza Stuffed Shells
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 612
Calories from Fat 306
% Daily Value*
Fat 34g52%
Saturated Fat 18g113%
Cholesterol 130mg43%
Sodium 1052mg46%
Potassium 515mg15%
Carbohydrates 42g14%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 34g68%
Vitamin A 1123IU22%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 479mg48%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.