Stuffed Shells
Tender jumbo pasta shells filled with a creamy ricotta cheese mixture, baked in marinara sauce and topped with melted mozzarella and fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
20 jumbo pasta shells
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 large egg
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups marinara sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until creamy.
Spread 1 cup marinara sauce in the bottom of a white oval ceramic baking dish.
Stuff each cooled pasta shell with the ricotta cheese mixture and arrange them in a single layer on top of the sauce in the baking dish.
Pour the remaining marinara sauce evenly over the stuffed shells.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese over the top.
Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, until the cheese on top is melted and slightly browned.
Remove from oven and sprinkle with additional chopped parsley for garnish.
Serve warm, enjoying the creamy filling with tender pasta and vibrant sauce.