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 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.
Ingredients
- 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
These are AMAZING! I made them for dinner and my whole family loved it. Will definitely be making again!
They turned out a bit mushy for me. Maybe I overcooked the shells? Not sure if I’ll try it again.
I find that if you cook them a little less, they turn out better! Don’t give up on them! 😊
Mushy? Are you sure you cooked them right? It’s pasta, not rocket science. 😒
I tried making these but used ricotta from the tub instead of fresh – BIG mistake! Tasted different. Next time, I’ll do it right.
Yummy! Plus easy to make. 10/10 recommend… but how many cups is 12 ounces of shells? Anyone know?
Why do you put an egg in there? Isn’t that for baking cakes? Seemed weird to me but still came out alright.
I can’t cook, but even I managed this! Pretty easy! Thanks for the recipe!
That’s awesome to hear! Cooking can be intimidating, but it’s all about following the steps. Happy you enjoyed it! 🍽️
These shells were amazing but I ran out of cheese! Next time, I’m buying extra mozzarella just to be safe.
These stuffed shells are my absolute favorite! So cheesy and delicious! I can’t wait to make them again. 😍
I followed the recipe but my shells fell apart. I don’t think it should have been that hard…maybe my pasta was too old?
I know the struggle! Sometimes it’s tricky to get the shells just right. Maybe try using fresher pasta next time? It really makes a difference!
Old pasta? Nah, could be the way you cooked them. Did you let them cool a bit before filling? That might help hold them together better!
Yum! I added some ground beef to the filling for extra flavor and it was a hit! Will definitely make this again.
No way this is as good as it looks, I mean really?? How can it be?!
Just okay. I’ve had better stuffed shells at an Italian restaurant. Won’t make this again.