Description
Delightful stuffed pasta shells filled with a cheesy blend, perfect for family gatherings during the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil the jumbo shells in a large pot of salted water until al dente, drain and cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, and seasonings; mix until blended.
- Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Stuff each shell with the cheese mixture and place in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the shells, and sprinkle mozzarella on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
Involve the kids in stuffing the shells for a fun family activity. You can prepare the shells a day in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: stuffed shells, holiday recipe, Italian dinner