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EASY STUFFED SHELLS

EASY STUFFED SHELLS

Easy Stuffed Shells are warm and cheesy pasta shells filled with a delightful blend of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan, baked in marinara sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 shells
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Sauce

  • 12 large large pasta shells
  • 2 cups marinara sauce plus additional for serving

Cheese Filling

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese can substitute with cottage cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg

Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Garnish

  • Fresh basil for garnish optional

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Cook the pasta shells in salted boiling water for about 8-10 minutes until al dente.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, ½ cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, the egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.

Assembly

  • Drain the pasta shells and cool slightly. Fill each shell with the cheese mixture.
  • Spread 1 cup marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange the stuffed shells on top, then pour the remaining marinara sauce over them.
  • Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.

Baking

  • Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  • Let sit for a few minutes and garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Notes

You can substitute ricotta with cottage cheese for a lighter option. Keep an eye on baking time, as it can vary by oven. Don’t overstuff the shells to avoid mess.

Nutrition

Serving: 1shellCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 21gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Cheesy, EASY STUFFED SHELLS, family dinner, marinara, pasta, stuffed shells
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