Description
Stuffed shells are a comforting, cheesy delight that will warm your heart and satisfy your cravings. Each tender pasta shell is generously filled with a creamy ricotta mixture, topped with tangy marinara sauce, and baked to perfection. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this dish promises to impress with its rich flavors and beautiful presentation. Get ready to indulge in every cheesy bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, basil, salt, pepper, and egg until well blended.
- Carefully fill each cooked shell with the cheese mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange the stuffed shells on top and cover with remaining sauce.
- Sprinkle additional mozzarella cheese over the top if desired. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; then remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 stuffed shells (approximately 230g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg