Stuffed Shells
Stuffed shells are a delicious Italian dish filled with a creamy ricotta mixture and topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, these shells are hearty and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups finely shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 3 tsp minced garlic
- 23 oz Prego Marinara Sauce
- 24 Barilla Jumbo Shells
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil pasta shells in salted water until al dente, about 9 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9x13x3 inch pan with nonstick spray. Spread 1½ cups marinara sauce evenly in the pan.
- Combine ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and onion powder. Transfer mixture to a Ziploc bag or pastry bag.
- Pipe ricotta mixture generously into each shell. Arrange filled shells in the baking dish.
- Top shells with remaining marinara sauce and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Cover dish with foil and bake on the bottom rack for 20 minutes until bubbling.
- Remove foil, move to the top rack, and broil at 450°F (230°C) for 5-7 minutes until cheese is golden brown.
- Garnish with parsley and additional parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg