Description
Heavenly stuffed pasta shells filled with a creamy blend of cheeses and topped with rich marinara sauce, perfect for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Large Pasta Shells
- 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup Cream Cheese
- 2 cups Marinara Sauce
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- Fresh Basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the large pasta shells according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Mix together the ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, cream cheese, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and chopped fresh basil until well combined.
- Stuff each pasta shell generously with the cheese mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Pour the marinara sauce evenly over the stuffed shells, covering them generously.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until bubbling and golden.
- Serve hot, garnish with additional fresh basil if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
For make-ahead convenience, you can prepare the stuffed shells a day in advance and refrigerate them. They also freeze well for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 shells
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 30mg