Three-cheese Stuffed Jumbo Pasta Shells

These delightful jumbo pasta shells are filled with a rich mixture of ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses, creating a creamy and flavorful dish. Baked in a savory marinara sauce, this recipe is perfect for a comforting family dinner. Serve with a sprinkle of fresh basil for an added touch of flavor!

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 garlic, black pepper, parmesan cheese, marinara sauce.
• Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
• Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 cups parmesan cheese (grated)
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 1 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cups ricotta cheese
• 0.25 cups fresh basil (chopped)
• 12 pieces jumbo pasta shells

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 large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh basil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
4. Spread 1 cup of 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, ensuring they are well covered.
7. Drizzle olive oil over the top and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 18 g
• Fat: 15 g
• Carbohydrates: 36 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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