Stuffed Shells
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these delicious stuffed shells! Picture plump jumbo pasta filled with a creamy ricotta cheese blend, smothered in rich marinara sauce, and topped with gooey melted mozzarella. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, promising to warm your heart and satisfy your cravings. Easy to customize, these stuffed shells are sure to become a favorite in your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 6 people (12 stuffed shells) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce (homemade or jarred)
- 0.25 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook jumbo pasta shells until al dente (about 9 minutes). Drain and cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 0.75 cups mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, salt, and pepper until blended.
- Fill each shell generously with the ricotta mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish, arrange stuffed shells on top, then pour remaining sauce over them. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (180g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg