Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Ultimate Classic Stuffed Shells, featuring tender jumbo pasta filled with a creamy ricotta blend, savory herbs, and gooey mozzarella, all drizzled in a rich marinara sauce. This dish is perfect for family gatherings or special occasions, offering a delightful way to create lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil salted water in a large pot and cook jumbo shells until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, eggs, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fill each shell with the cheese mixture using a spoon or piping bag and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the shells and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg