PIZZA SHELLS

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Jumbo shells surrounded by marinara sauce, and stuffed with green peppers, mushrooms, onions, and shredded cheese, topped with mini pepperoni and baked.

Provided by crystal

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 (12 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells
1 (6 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
½ green bell pepper, chopped
½ onion, chopped
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 (6 ounce) package of sliced mini pepperoni

Steps:

  • Place crushed tomatoes, canola oil, oregano, basil, and sugar into a large saucepan, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook the sauce, stirring frequently, until the flavors have blended, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water, and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in the shell pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the shells are cooked but still firm, about 10 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
  • Mix the mushrooms, green pepper, and onion in a bowl. To stuff the shells, spoon about 1 teaspoon of tomato sauce into a shell; sprinkle with the mushroom, green pepper, and onion mixture. Top the shell with about 1 tablespoon of Monterey Jack cheese. Repeat for remaining shells and filling, and place the stuffed shells into a 9x13-inch baking dish side by side and touching. Place several slices of mini pepperoni on each shell. Pour the remaining tomato sauce gently around the shells.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and browned and the pepperoni slices are crisp, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 637.5 calories, Carbohydrate 66.5 g, Cholesterol 63.3 mg, Fat 30.4 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 1139.2 mg, Sugar 4 g

Tereica Griffiths
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These pizza shells are a delicious and affordable way to make your own pizza at home.


Julian Green
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I can't believe how easy it was to make these pizza shells. They turned out perfect!


Zelalem Agegnehu
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These pizza shells are a game-changer. They're so much better than the store-bought ones, and they're so easy to make.


I'm just peachee
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I've tried several different pizza shell recipes, and this one is by far the best. It's easy to make, the shells are delicious, and they're perfect for any kind of pizza.


Umesha Arachchi
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These pizza shells are a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen. They're easy to make and kids love helping to roll out the dough and shape the shells.


Mobi Khan
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I love that I can make these pizza shells ahead of time and freeze them. It's so convenient to have them on hand when I'm short on time.


Kamran Raza
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These pizza shells are so much better than the store-bought ones. They're fresher, tastier, and healthier.


Karan Dubai
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I've made these pizza shells several times now, and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


Saba Jani
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These pizza shells are perfect for any kind of pizza. I've used them for everything from classic pepperoni pizzas to veggie pizzas to white pizzas.


Itz Pato
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I love that this recipe uses just a few simple ingredients. It's a great way to make pizza shells without having to buy a lot of expensive ingredients.


Kieran Darries
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The flavor of the shells was amazing! They were so crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.


Pabita Parajuli
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This was my first time making pizza shells from scratch, and I was really impressed with how easy it was. The dough came together quickly and easily, and it was a lot of fun to roll out and shape.