Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRoma Italian RestaurantStuffed Shells Recipe

Stuffed Shells Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Stuffed with ricotta & baked with tomato sauce

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Ingredients

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Stuffed Shells Ingredients

Method

Preparation Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 2

    Cook the Pasta Shells

    In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Filling

    In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

  4. 4

    Stuff the Shells

    Take each pasta shell and fill it with the ricotta mixture. Place the stuffed shells in a baking dish.

  5. 5

    Add Sauce and Cheese

    Pour the tomato sauce over the stuffed shells. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.

  6. 6

    Bake

    Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Let the stuffed shells cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious stuffed shells!

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