Stuffed Shells Recipe
This classic Stuffed Shells Recipe is loaded with creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan, baked in savory marinara sauce. A perfect Italian comfort dish that’s easy to make and sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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20 jumbo pasta shells
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15 oz ricotta cheese
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1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
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½ cup grated parmesan cheese
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1 egg
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2 cups marinara sauce
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2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
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1 tsp garlic powder
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Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Cook pasta shells according to package instructions; drain and let cool.
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In a bowl, mix ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, parmesan, egg, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
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Spread 1 cup marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
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Fill each shell with the cheese mixture and place in the dish.
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Top with remaining marinara and mozzarella.
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Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
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Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
You can prep these ahead and refrigerate overnight before baking. Add spinach or ground beef to the filling for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 stuffed shells
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 710mg
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