The Best Easy Ricotta Stuffed Shells for a Cozy Family Dinner
The Best Easy Ricotta Stuffed Shells is a comforting dish, perfect for a family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
- Fill each pasta shell with the ricotta mixture.
- Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Place the stuffed shells on top of the sauce, then cover with remaining marinara sauce.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, mix in some cooked ground beef or sausage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
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