Pizza Shells

Recipe View 30 mins Craft the Marinara Symphony: In a capacious saucepan, unite the crushed tomatoes, canola oil, dried oregano, dried basil, and a whisper of white sugar. Envelop the pan with a lid and usher the concoction to a gentle boil. Then, reduce the heat to a languid simmer, allowing the sauce to meld and mature, stirring with affection, for approximately 30 minutes until the flavors have harmonized into a culinary masterpiece.

Recipe View 5 mins Orchestrate the Oven's Warmth: Preheat your oven to a balmy 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), setting the stage for the grand finale.

Recipe View 10 mins Conduct the Pasta's Aquatic Dance: In a generously sized pot, conduct a symphony of lightly salted water to a vigorous, rolling boil. Introduce the jumbo pasta shells to the aquatic stage, stirring them into the swirling vortex. Allow the pasta to perform its dance uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the shells have achieved a state of al dente perfection, approximately 10 minutes. Once the performance concludes, drain the shells with utmost care.

Recipe View 20 mins Compose the Shell's Interior Melody: In a harmonious bowl, unite the drained mushrooms, the verdant green pepper, and the savory onion. To embark on the shell-stuffing adventure, gently spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of the marinara symphony into each shell, creating a receptive cradle for the forthcoming flavors. Sprinkle the mushroom, green pepper, and onion medley over the saucy canvas. Crown each shell with about 1 tablespoon of shredded Monterey Jack cheese, allowing it to cascade over the vegetables. Repeat this meticulous process for all remaining shells and their corresponding fillings. Arrange the stuffed shells lovingly side by side within a 9x13-inch baking dish, ensuring they embrace one another. Adorn each shell with several slices of mini pepperoni, like glistening jewels. Finally, delicately pour the remaining marinara symphony around the assembled shells, creating a harmonious tableau.

Recipe View 30 mins Conduct the Baking Overture: Place the baking dish into the preheated oven, allowing the shells to bask in the oven's warmth. Bake until the Monterey Jack cheese has melted into a golden, bubbling cascade and the mini pepperoni slices have transformed into crispy, flavorful emblems, approximately 30 minutes.