Stuffed Shells Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta Shells
Cheese Filling
Sauce
Topping
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the 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, usually around 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
Cheese Filling Preparation
- 2
Mix the Cheese Filling
In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, 0.5 cup of Parmesan cheese, 1 egg, chopped fresh basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
Sauce Preparation
- 3
Prepare the Marinara Sauce
In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the marinara sauce and red pepper flakes. Let it simmer for 10 minutes, then remove from heat.
Assembly
- 4
Stuff the Shells
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Take the cooked pasta shells and stuff each one with the cheese filling using a spoon or piping bag.
- 5
Arrange in Baking Dish
Spread a thin layer of the marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Place the stuffed shells in the dish, and then pour the remaining marinara sauce over the top.
- 6
Add Toppings
Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of mozzarella cheese and 0.25 cup of Parmesan cheese over the stuffed shells.
Baking
- 7
Bake the Stuffed Shells
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Serving
- 8
Serve Hot
Remove from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra basil if desired, and enjoy your stuffed shells!