Description
Stuffed shells ricotta are a delightful comfort food that brings warmth and nostalgia to the dinner table. These jumbo pasta shells are generously filled with creamy ricotta cheese and topped with savory marinara sauce, making them a perfect dish for cozy nights or special gatherings. Easy to prepare, they create an unforgettable flavor experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Cook jumbo pasta shells in salted water until al dente; drain and let cool.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, half of the mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Stuff each shell with the cheese mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
- Spread marinara sauce in the baking dish; arrange filled shells on top and cover with remaining sauce.
- Sprinkle with leftover mozzarella and fresh basil; cover with foil.
- Bake for 25 minutes covered, then remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg