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Classic Ricotta Stuffed Shells

These jumbo stuffed shells are filled to the brim with three cheeses, Italian seasoning, and encased in marinara sauce. It's the cheesy, saucy goodness you've been craving.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword Classic Ricotta Stuffed Shells, Stuffed Shells
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 631kcal
Author Natalya Drozhzhin

Ingredients

  • 12 oz jumbo pasta shells
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 4 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 24 oz marinara sauce
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Instructions

  • Cook pasta shells 4 minutes short of package instructions.
    Ingredients for Ricotta Stuffed Shells.
  • In a large bowl, combine ricotta, parmesan cheese, two cups of mozzarella, Italian seasoning, egg, and fresh basil. Stir to combine together.
    Ingredients for Ricotta Shells filling.
  • Spread 12 oz of the marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish (9X13 size).
    Sauce in a baking pan.
  • Fill each shell with the ricotta mixture and place it in the baking dish.
    Stuffed shells on top of the sauce.
  • Top the shells off with remaining marinara and mozzarella. Cover the dish with a lid or foil.
    Ricotta Stuffed Shells in a pan with cheese on top.
  • Bake at 375°F for 15 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 more minutes or until cheese is a lightly golden color.
    Ricotta Stuffed Shells in. a baking pan.

Nutrition

Calories: 631kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 912mg | Potassium: 564mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1112IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 511mg | Iron: 3mg