There are so many ways to get the flavor of pizza without a crust. These Gluten Free Pizza Stuffed Shells do just that. Beef, Pepperoni, cheese, onions, peppers and pizza seasonings come together for this easy pasta bake.
What Brands of Jumbo Pasta Shells Are Gluten Free
Tinkyada is a brand of gluten free jumbo past shells that seems to be the easiest to find in stores. They refer to their shells as “grande” instead of jumbo. They can be found in larger grocery stores as well as online.
Gluten Free Pizza Stuffed Shells Recipe Tips
Under Cook The Gluten Free Shells – Cook the shells 1 or 2 minutes less than the suggested cooking time on the package. They will continue to cook in the oven and hold their shape better. I really like using this method when cooking gluten free pasta because the pasta doesn’t get mushy or stick together.
Pizza Toppings – Add the pizza toppings you like to this recipe. Swap out the meats or change up the vegetables and make it your own.
Pizza Spices – Use Italian seasoning in place of the dried oregano or add some crushed red pepper for a little heat.
Pizza Sauce vs Pasta Sauce – Because there is 3 cups of sauce in this recipe, I like using a 24 oz jar of pasta sauce. Pizza sauce also works, of course.
Can you Freeze Pizza Stuffed Pasta Shells
The filling freezes well but gluten free pasta tends to break apart so try this.
- Cook the entire filling amount but only half of the shells.
- Bake the recipe in an 8×8 casserole dish which makes 4-6 portions.
- Freeze the remaining filling for the next time you want stuffed shells.
When the flavors of pizza are what you crave, make these Gluten Free Pizza Stuffed Shells satisfy that craving!
More Gluten Free Pasta Recipes
Gluten Free Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Shells – This is just what it sounds like. The ingredients and flavors of chicken parm, stuffed into gluten free pasta shells for a mashup that’s easy, cheesy, & delicious.
Gluten Free Spaghetti Pie – This is a twist on baked spaghetti. Get out that deep dish pie plate and use it for this casserole. It’s an easy way to make dinner a little fun.
Gluten Free Chicken Spaghetti – This is a creamy baked casserole that’s easy to make, feeds the whole family, and freezes great! It’s based on the Pioneer Woman’s recipe.
Gluten Free Panera Mac and Cheese – This gluten free copycat recipe means you can make your own rich and tangy restaurant pasta side dish easily at home.
Gluten Free Air Fryer Ravioli – These are a crispy, cheesy treat that’s great dipped in marinara. No egg or heavy breading needed!
Find more gluten free recipes on YouTube and Pinterest.
Gluten Free Pizza Stuffed Shells
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Ground Beef
- ½ Small Onion, Finely Diced
- ½ Bell Pepper, Finely Diced
- 2 Garlic Cloves, Finely Minced
- 4 oz. Canned Mushrooms,Drained
- 1 tsp. Dried Oregano
- 4 oz Pepperoni Slices, Cut Into Quarters
- 3 Cups Pasta Or Pizza Sauce (24 Oz. Jar)
- 8 0z. Uncooked Jumbo Pasta Shells, Prepared to packaged directions
- 2 Cups Shredded Mozzarella Or Italian Cheese Blend
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- Spray 13×9 glass or ceramic baking dish with non-stick spray.
- In large skillet, brown ground beef, onion, and bell pepper stirring occasionally, until browned.
- Drain off any grease.
- Stir in garlic, mushrooms and oregano.
- Stir in half of the pepperoni slices and 1 cup of the sauce.
- Cook 5 minutes or until heated through. Remove from heat.
- While the beef browns, cook the pasta shells as directed on package and drain.
- Stuff each shell with 2 tablespoons beef mixture and place in a single layer in the baking dish.
- Cover the shells with remaining sauce, shredded cheese and the remaining half of the pepperoni.
- Bake 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Under Cook The Gluten Free Shells – Cook the shells 1 or 2 minutes less than the suggested cooking time on the package. They will continue to cook in the oven and hold their shape better.
- Pizza Toppings – Add the pizza toppings you like to this recipe. Swap out the meats or change up the vegetables and make it your own.
- Pizza Spices – Use Italian seasoning in place of the dried oregano or add some crushed red pepper for a little heat.
- Pizza Sauce vs Pasta Sauce – Because there is 3 cups of sauce in this recipe, I like using a 24 oz jar of pasta sauce. Pizza sauce also works, of course.
- Cook the entire filling amount but only half of the shells.
- Bake the recipe in an 8×8 casserole dish which makes 4-6 portions.
- Freeze the remaining filling for the next time you want stuffed shells.
