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Stuffed Shells Recipe

Classic baked pasta dish featuring large pasta shells stuffed with a creamy ricotta cheese mixture and baked in marinara sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 12 ounces Jumbo pasta shells
  • 15 ounces Ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 24 ounces Marinara sauce

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
  • Spread about half of the marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Carefully stuff each cooked pasta shell with the ricotta cheese mixture. Arrange the stuffed shells in a single layer over the marinara sauce in the baking dish.
  • Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the stuffed shells, ensuring they are mostly covered.
  • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Garnish with extra fresh parsley or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese before serving, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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