Baked Stuffed Shells

Baked Stuffed Shells are a delicious and comforting dish, perfect for family dinners. Jumbo pasta shells are filled with a creamy ricotta cheese mixture, topped with marinara sauce, and baked until bubbly and golden.

Baked Stuffed Shells

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Baked Stuffed Shells are a delicious and comforting dish, perfect for family dinners. Jumbo pasta shells are filled with a creamy ricotta cheese mixture, topped with marinara sauce, and baked until bubbly and golden.

Servings 6 people

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  

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• 12 ounces jumbo pasta shells about 20 shells
• 15 ounces ricotta cheese
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded, plus more for topping
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
• 1 large egg lightly beaten
• 2 cups marinara sauce store-bought or homemade
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, egg, salt, pepper, and parsley.
• Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce across the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
• Fill each cooked shell with the ricotta mixture and place in the baking dish, seam side up.
• Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the stuffed shells and sprinkle with additional mozzarella cheese.
• Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
• Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Garnish with additional parsley before serving, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg

Calories: 400kcal

Meal Type: Dinner

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: comfort food, italian cuisine, pasta

Cooking Method: Baked

Time: 30-45 Min

Level: Easy