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!
Course Main Course
Prep Time 25 minutesmins
Cook Time 35 minutesmins
Total Time 1 hourhr
Author Sparkle Markets
Ingredients
1box Gia Russa Stuffing shells
2cupsGia Russa Ricotta cheese
2 1/2cupsshredded mozzarella cheese
6ozpepperonisliced or diced
1/2cupGia Russa parmesan cheese
1tbspItalian seasoning
2cansGia Russa pizza sauce
2tbspchopped 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.