Pasta Shells Filled with Feta Herbs
Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Pasta Shells Filled with Feta and Herbs—a Mediterranean-inspired masterpiece that combines creamy feta and ricotta cheeses with the vibrant flavors of fresh parsley, dill, and garlic. Perfectly stuffed into tender pasta shells and baked in a rich marinara sauce, this dish is an elegant yet comforting dinner option that's ready in under an hour. The golden, cheesy topping (with optional Parmesan!) adds a delightful crunch, while a drizzle of olive oil enhances the overall richness. Ideal for a cozy family meal or entertaining guests, this vegetarian recipe pairs beautifully with a crisp green salad and warm garlic bread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Large pasta shells
- 200 grams Feta cheese, crumbled
- 100 grams Ricotta cheese
- 3 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 piece Egg, beaten
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 cups Marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta shells according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine the crumbled feta cheese, ricotta cheese, chopped parsley, chopped dill, minced garlic, and beaten egg. Add the salt and black pepper, and stir until the mixture is well combined.
Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly over the bottom of a baking dish.
Gently fill each cooked pasta shell with the feta-herb mixture and place them seam side up in the baking dish.
Drizzle the filled shells with the olive oil, then spoon the remaining marinara sauce evenly over the top.
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top, if using. Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra parsley or dill, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1297 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.3 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.3 g | 206% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 421 mg | 140% | |
| Sodium | 4217 mg | 183% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.3 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.0 g | ||
| Protein | 61.3 g | 123% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1578 mg | 121% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 593 mg | 13% | |
*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.
