Cheese Filled Jumbo Shells
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cheese Filled Jumbo Shells recipe, a crowd-pleasing vegetarian dish that's rich, creamy, and bursting with cheesy goodness. Perfectly cooked jumbo pasta shells are generously stuffed with a luscious blend of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese, enhanced with aromatic garlic and fresh parsley for a flavorful twist. Baked to perfection in a layer of tangy marinara sauce and topped with melted mozzarella, these cheese-stuffed shells are a warm, hearty meal that's easy enough for a weeknight dinner yet elegant enough for entertaining. Ready in under an hour, this recipe combines simple ingredients with Italian-inspired flavors, making it a go-to for family meals or potluck gatherings. Serve it with a crisp green salad and garlic bread for a satisfying, oven-baked feast everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups Ricotta cheese
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 3 cups Marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil (for greasing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with olive oil.
Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Stuff each cooked pasta shell with about 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture and arrange them in a single layer in the baking dish.
Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the filled shells, ensuring each shell is coated with sauce.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Let the dish cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2493 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.5 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.1 g | 370% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 722 mg | 241% | |
| Sodium | 6103 mg | 265% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 166.9 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.7 g | ||
| Protein | 158.3 g | 317% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 4209 mg | 324% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 822 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
