Description
Delve into the delightful world of Cheesy Stuffed Pasta Shells. This dish combines rich flavors and gooey cheese for a comforting meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large pasta shells
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the cheese mixture.
- Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Arrange the stuffed shells over the sauce.
- Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the shells.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Try adding spinach or ground beef to the cheese mixture for extra flavor.
- Using fresh herbs can enhance the taste further.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg