Pizza Stuffed Shells

Combine the cozy comfort of stuffed pasta with the bold, crowd-pleasing flavors of pizza in this irresistible recipe for Pizza Stuffed Shells. This dish features jumbo pasta shells generously filled with a creamy ricotta cheese mixture, seasoned to perfection with Italian herbs and garlic. Topped with marinara sauce, gooey mozzarella, and classic pizza toppings like pepperoni, black olives, and green bell peppers, these shells bake to bubbly, golden perfection in just 35 minutes. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, Pizza Stuffed Shells bring together the best of two favorite comfort foods in a single, satisfying dish. Whether you’re looking for an easy weeknight meal or a party-worthy dinner idea, this recipe is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 20 pieces Jumbo pasta shells
• 2 cups Ricotta cheese
• 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoons Dried Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 3 cups Marinara sauce
• 0.5 cups Sliced pepperoni
• 0.25 cups Sliced black olives
• 0.25 cups Chopped green bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse the shells under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set them aside.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, egg, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until evenly combined.

Step 4

Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 5

Using a spoon, fill each cooked pasta shell with the ricotta mixture and place the stuffed shells into the baking dish in a single layer.

Step 6

Pour the remaining 2 cups of marinara sauce over the stuffed shells, making sure they are well-covered.

Step 7

Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella on top, followed by the pepperoni slices, black olives, and chopped green bell pepper.

Step 8

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden on top.

Step 10

Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.

Step 11

Serve warm and enjoy your pizza stuffed shells!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1861.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2788.2

Total Fat 197.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 96.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 848.8mg	0%
Sodium 7473.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 103.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.6g	0%
Total Sugars 18.2g
Protein 167.4g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 4225.1mg	0%
Iron 8.5mg	0%
Potassium 1139.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.1%

Protein: 23.4%

Carbs: 14.5%