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Pizza-Stuffed Pasta Shells

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
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