Description
Stuffed shells ricotta is a heartwarming dish that combines tender pasta shells with a creamy, herb-infused ricotta filling, all smothered in marinara sauce and baked to perfection. This delightful recipe is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, offering a comforting taste of home in every bite. Easy to prepare and customizable, these stuffed shells will undoubtedly impress your guests and make lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large pasta shells
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Boil salted water and cook pasta shells until al dente (8-10 minutes), then drain.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, half mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, basil, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Stuff each shell with the cheese mixture and place seam-side up in the baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the shells and sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (200g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg