Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Ricotta stuffed shells are a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish that blends tender jumbo pasta with a creamy ricotta filling and savory marinara sauce. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will leave everyone asking for seconds. With vibrant colors and customizable options, these stuffed shells not only taste amazing but also make for an impressive table centerpiece.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 6 (12 stuffed shells) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, herbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; mix until smooth.
- Generously fill each shell with the ricotta mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish and place the filled shells seam-side up.
- Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the shells and sprinkle extra mozzarella if desired. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 90mg