Stuffed Shells Recipe
Pasta shells filled with ricotta and herbs.
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Ingredients
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Pasta Shells
Filling
Sauce
Topping
Method
Preparation
Cook Pasta Shells
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the jumbo pasta shells and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
Prepare Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, chopped basil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Assembly
Fill Pasta Shells
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Take each cooked pasta shell and fill it generously with the ricotta filling using a spoon or a piping bag.
Prepare Baking Dish
Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly across the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Arrange Filled Shells
Place the filled pasta shells on top of the marinara sauce in the baking dish. Once all shells are placed, pour the remaining marinara sauce over the top.
Add Toppings
Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese over the marinara sauce covering the shells.
Baking
Bake
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your stuffed shells warm!