Description
This stuffed shells recipe features pasta shells filled with a rich ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan blend, baked in flavorful marinara sauce. Perfect for a family dinner or meal prep, these cheesy stuffed shells are a classic comfort food that’s easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
20 jumbo pasta shells
1 (15 oz) container ricotta cheese
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
2 cups marinara sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook pasta shells according to package instructions; drain and let cool.
In a bowl, mix ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Spread 1 cup marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
Fill each shell with the cheese mixture and place in the baking dish.
Top with remaining marinara sauce and mozzarella.
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 more minutes until bubbly.
Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.
Notes
You can prepare these ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze before baking. Add spinach to the cheese mixture for extra greens.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 stuffed shells
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg