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Close-up of baked jumbo pasta shells stuffed with creamy ricotta and cheeses, topped with melted golden cheese and marinara sauce, garnished with fresh parsley on a white round plate over rustic wooden surface.

Stuffed Shells


  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6

Description

Baked jumbo pasta shells filled with a creamy ricotta cheese mixture, topped with melted mozzarella and parmesan, and baked in marinara sauce.


Ingredients

Jumbo pasta shells
Ricotta cheese
Mozzarella cheese
Parmesan cheese
Egg
Fresh parsley
Garlic
Salt
Black pepper
Marinara sauce


Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, beaten egg, chopped fresh parsley, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
Stuff each pasta shell generously with the ricotta mixture.
Spread a layer of marinara sauce evenly in the bottom of a baking dish.
Arrange the stuffed shells in a single layer over the sauce.
Spoon additional marinara sauce evenly over and around the shells.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese evenly on top.
Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Plate the shells on a round white ceramic plate, spooning sauce over and around them, and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes