Gia Russa Pizza Stuffed Shells
Our friends at Gia Russa gave us this great stuffed shell recipe! We’re putting a twist on your usual recipe by adding pepperoni and giving it more of a pizza flavor! You’re going to love it! Yum!
What you will need for this stuffed shell twist is, 1 box of Gia Russa Stuffed shells, 2 cups Gia Russa Ricotta cheese, 2 1/2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese, 6 oz pepperoni (sliced or diced),1/2 cup Gia Russa Parmesan Cheese, 1 tbsp Italian seasoning, 2 cans Gia Russa Pizza Sauce, 2 tbsp chopped parsley, Salt and pepper to taste.
In a large pot of boiling water cook stuffing shells as per directions on package. Once pasts is cooked rinse under cold water and set aside. Preheat oven to 375º. In a large bowl combine ricotta cheese, 1/2 the pepperoni, 1/2 the mozzarella, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix until everything is combined. In a baking dish spread one can of Gia Russa pizza sauce evenly on the bottom. Fill each shell with ricotta mixture and place in a baking pan. Once all are filled cover with one can Gia Russa Pizza sauce and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and pepperoni over the top of the shells. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and starting to brown. Top with chopped parsley and serve.
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Gia Russa Pizza Stuffed Shells
Ingredients
- 1 box Gia Russa Stuffing shells
- 2 cups Gia Russa Ricotta cheese
- 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 oz pepperoni sliced or diced
- 1/2 cup Gia Russa parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cans Gia Russa pizza sauce
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling water cook stuffing shells as per directions on package. Once pasta is cooked rinse under cold water and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- In a large bowl combine ricotta cheese, ½ the pepperoni, ½ the mozzarella, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix until everything is incorporated. In a baking dish spread one can Gia Russa pizza sauce evenly on the bottom.
- Fill each shell with ricotta mixture and place in baking pan. Once all are filled, cover with one can Gia Russ Pizza sauce and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and pepperoni over the top of the shells.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and starting to brown. Top with chopped parsley and serve.
