Stuffed Shells
Stuffed shells are the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender pasta filled with a rich blend of creamy ricotta, gooey mozzarella, and fresh basil, all baked in savory marinara sauce. This dish is not only crowd-pleasing but also easy to prepare, making it perfect for family dinners or special occasions. With a golden, bubbly cheese topping and an irresistible aroma wafting through your kitchen, stuffed shells promise to impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (whole milk)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 1 large egg
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook jumbo pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, half of the mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix well.
- Stuff each shell with the ricotta mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce in a baking dish and place stuffed shells seam-side up.
- Pour remaining marinara sauce over the shells and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg