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Cheese-stuffed Pasta Shells

Cheese-stuffed Pasta Shells prepared dish

Cheese-stuffed pasta shells are a delightful italian dish filled with a creamy mixture of ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese. Baked in a rich marinara sauce, these shells are topped with melted cheese for a comforting meal that is perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners. Serve with a side salad for a complete meal!

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 20 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 50 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include ricotta cheese, black pepper, fresh basil, egg.
  • Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil (chopped)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 12 pieces jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, chopped basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  4. Spread half of the marinara sauce evenly on the bottom of a baking dish.
  5. Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the cheese mixture and place them in the baking dish on top of the marinara sauce.
  6. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the stuffed shells and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
  7. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  9. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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