Easy Cheesy Stuffed Shells
This easy cheesy stuffed shells recipe comes together quickly and can even be a make ahead recipe for potluck dinners and parties. Enjoy this simple vegetarian recipe any weeknight.
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Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 302kcal
Ingredients
- 6 ounces jumbo shells
For the filling:
- 1 pound ricotta
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella
- 1 cup Parmesan
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
To top:
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup parmesan
- 1/2 cup mozzarella
Instructions
- Boil salted water, and cook shells until just al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.6 ounces jumbo shells
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Add ricotta, 6 ounces mozzarella, 1 cup Parmesan, egg, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper to a bowl. Mix to combine.1 pound ricotta, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella, 1 cup Parmesan, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon dried parsley, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- As the shells cool, carefully separate them.
- Pick up and open a single shell, then stuff with filling. Place shell in the pan and repeat with remaining shells.
- Add a dollop of marinara to the top of each shell, then sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.1/2 cup mozzarella, 1/2 cup parmesan
- Place in oven and bake at 425 degrees for 35 minutes.
- Remove, and serve immediately with additional sauce to top each shell.
Notes
- For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article.
- One thing I love about this recipe is that you can make it partly or wholly in advance. Cook the noodles ahead of time and separate them, then let them cool and refrigerate for later. Or mix up the filling and stuff your shells then refrigerate to cook later - like when you have company coming!
- This recipe is written vegetarian, but you can add a half cup or so of chopped pepperoni or cooked Italian sausage. Add your favorite veggies, too, like peppers or spinach or mushrooms to make it your own.
- Feel free to use my easy marinara recipe or your favorite jarred sauce.
- For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 923mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g
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