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Stuffed Shells

Close-up of baked jumbo pasta shells stuffed with creamy ricotta cheese, topped with melted mozzarella and parmesan, covered in red marinara sauce and sprinkled with chopped fresh parsley on a white ceramic plate.

Baked jumbo pasta shells filled with a creamy ricotta cheese blend, topped with melted mozzarella and parmesan, all baked in marinara sauce and garnished with fresh parsley.

Ingredients

Jumbo pasta shells
Ricotta cheese
Mozzarella cheese
Parmesan cheese
Egg
Fresh parsley
Garlic
Salt
Black pepper
Marinara sauce

Instructions

Preheat 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 mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan cheese, beaten egg, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well blended.
Fill each cooked shell with the cheese mixture.
Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
Arrange the stuffed shells in a single layer in the dish.
Spoon marinara sauce evenly over the shells.
Sprinkle additional mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top if desired.
Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly browned.
Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with extra chopped parsley and serve on a round white ceramic plate.