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Stuffed Shells

Delicious pasta shells filled with a creamy cheese mixture and topped with marinara sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Shells
  • 12 large shells jumbo pasta shells
Cheese Filling
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried basil
Marinara Sauce
  • 2 cups marinara sauce store-bought or homemade

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Make the Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, beaten egg, salt, black pepper, and dried basil. Mix until well combined.
Stuff the Shells
  1. Fill each cooked pasta shell with the cheese mixture and place them in a baking dish.
Add Sauce and Bake
  1. Pour marinara sauce over the stuffed shells. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until bubbly.
Serve
  1. Let the stuffed shells cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

You can add cooked ground meat or spinach to the cheese filling for added flavor and nutrition.

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