Ricotta Stuffed Shells Recipe
Ricotta stuffed shells are a classic Italian dish featuring jumbo pasta shells filled with a creamy ricotta mixture, baked in marinara sauce, and topped with melted mozzarella. This easy, cheesy comfort food is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Fill each shell with the ricotta mixture and place them in the dish.
- Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the stuffed shells and sprinkle with extra mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Add spinach to the ricotta mixture for extra nutrition.
- Use a piping bag for easier stuffing.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 shells
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
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