Ricotta Stuffed Shells Recipe

Rating 5.0
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Ricotta stuffed shells are a classic cheesy comfort dish. Jumbo pasta shells are loaded with a creamy ricotta mixture and baked with a marinara sauce for perfectly portioned servings.
Utensils Dinner
Globe Italian
13
ingredients
11
steps
55
minutes
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Ingredients

Servings:
6
12 oz
jumbo pasta shells
16 oz
ricotta
16 oz
shredded mozzarella or fontina cheese, divided
4 oz
Parmesan cheese
2
eggs
2 tblsp
chopped fresh basil
2
garlic cloves, minced
1 tblsp
cornstarch
1/4 tsp
crushed red pepper
1/2 tsp
freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp
salt
24 oz
marinara sauce
chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions 11 steps | 55 Minutes

Step 1

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook shells 2 minutes less than the directions on the box. 

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Step 2

Drain pasta and run pasta over cold water to stop the cooking process. 

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Step 3

Line up shells on a baking sheet to keep the shells from sticking to each other.

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Step 4

Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the ricotta, half of the mozzarella cheese (eight ounces), Parmesan cheese, eggs, basil, garlic, cornstarch, crushed red pepper, pepper and salt.

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Step 5

Stuff the shells with the ricotta mixture.

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Step 6

In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread eight ounces of marinara sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.

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Step 7

Transfer the stuffed shells on top of the marinara sauce.

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Step 8

Pour the rest of the marinara sauce on top and around the stuffed shells.

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Step 9

Top the marinara sauce with the remaining mozzarella cheese.

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Step 10

Bake pasta in the oven for 25-30 until the cheese is hot and bubbly.

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Step 11

Serve immediately. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
795
FAT
42.2 g
PROTEIN
45.6 g
CARBS
57 g

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Fred M.

Fred

29 Jul 2022

10/10! Simple and PACKED with flavor!

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Sarah D.

Sarah

29 Jul 2022

This is a family favorite!

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