Cheese Stuffed Shells
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cheese Stuffed Shells recipe! Perfectly cooked jumbo pasta shells are generously filled with a rich and creamy blend of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses, seasoned with garlic, parsley, and a hint of black pepper for a flavorful burst in every bite. Smothered in luscious marinara sauce and topped with gooey melted cheese, this baked pasta dish is a hearty, crowd-pleasing dinner that’s surprisingly simple to make. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Serve with a crisp green salad and garlic bread for a complete Italian-inspired feast everyone will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 20 pieces Jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups Ricotta cheese
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese
- 1 piece Large egg
- 3 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 3 cups Marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a teaspoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt to the water. Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, the egg, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well until the filling is thoroughly combined.
Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Using a spoon, carefully stuff each cooked shell with a generous amount of the cheese mixture. Place the filled shells in the baking dish, open side up.
Once all the shells are stuffed and arranged in the dish, pour the remaining marinara sauce over the shells, ensuring they're well-coated.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce-covered shells.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted and bubbling.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2170 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 143.5 g | 184% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.7 g | 368% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 679 mg | 226% | |
| Sodium | 5737 mg | 249% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.5 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.6 g | ||
| Protein | 142.9 g | 286% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.9 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 4149 mg | 319% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 992 mg | 21% | |
*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.
