Description
Stuffed shells ricotta are the epitome of comfort food, featuring jumbo pasta shells generously filled with a rich blend of creamy ricotta cheese, mozzarella, and fresh herbs. Baked in a savory marinara sauce and topped with melted cheese, this dish is perfect for family dinners or gatherings. Easy to prepare yet impressive in presentation, stuffed shells ricotta will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- ½ cup fresh basil or spinach (chopped)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, half of the mozzarella, Parmesan, chopped basil or spinach, garlic powder, and salt until well combined.
- Stuff each shell with the cheese mixture and arrange them seam-side up in the baking dish over marinara sauce.
- Top with remaining marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - For added nutrition, consider mixing in cooked spinach or swapping out cheeses based on personal preference. - To save time, prepare stuffed shells ahead of time and refrigerate before baking.