Stuffed Shells Recipe
This stuffed shells recipe is a comforting Italian classic made with jumbo pasta shells filled with creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese, all baked in a rich marinara sauce. Perfect for a hearty family meal or special occasions, this dish is easy to prepare and full of flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz jumbo pasta shells
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook jumbo shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce at the bottom of a baking dish.
- Fill each cooked shell with the cheese mixture and place them in the dish.
- Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the stuffed shells.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.
Notes
- Add cooked spinach or ground beef to the filling for extra flavor.
- Use homemade marinara sauce for a fresher taste.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 shells
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
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