Description
This ricotta stuffed shells recipe is a classic Italian comfort dish filled with creamy ricotta cheese, covered in marinara sauce, and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
- 12 oz jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the jumbo shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Stuff each shell with the ricotta mixture and place in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the shells and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add spinach or cooked ground meat to the ricotta mixture for extra flavor.
- Use homemade marinara sauce for a more authentic taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg