Stuffed Shells Recipe
This stuffed shells recipe features jumbo pasta shells filled with a creamy ricotta and mozzarella mixture, baked in rich marinara sauce for the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook pasta shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce in a baking dish.
- Fill each shell with the ricotta mixture and place in the dish.
- Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the shells and sprinkle with extra mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh basil for extra flavor.
- Add spinach or ground beef to the filling for variation.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 shells
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
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