Pizza Stuffed Shells

Pizza Stuffed Shells

1 pkg jumbo pasta shells

1/2 lb lean ground beef

150 grams pancetta, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp oregano

4 oz sliced pepperoni, chopped

1 can sliced mushrooms 

1/2 jar green olives, sliced 

2 cups pizza sauce

4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided

Diced onion (optional)

Diced red peppier (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook shells el dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside to cool. 

In a medium pan, brown ground beef until no pink remains. Add pancetta and garlic and sautée until pancetta begins to crisp. Add pepperoni, mushrooms and oregano and sautée approximately 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese. 

Spray a 9 X 13 dish and a 9 X 9 dish with no stick spray.  Fill each shell with mixture (approximately 1 and 1/2 tbsp) and place in baking dish. 

Top with pizza sauce. Cover with foil and bake 20 - 25 minutes or until heated through. Remove foil, and add remaining cheese, onions and peppers. Return to oven until cheese is melted & bubbly.