Ricotta Stuffed Shells is a classic Italian comfort food dish made with jumbo pasta shells stuffed with a creamy ricotta cheese filling, topped with marinara sauce, and baked to perfection.
Ricotta Stuffed Shells is a classic Italian comfort food dish made with jumbo pasta shells stuffed with a creamy ricotta cheese filling, topped with marinara sauce, and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
- 20 pcs Jumbo pasta shells
- 2 cups ricotta cheese whole milk
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 pcs egg
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tbsp parsley chopped, fresh
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions, drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the cheese mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the stuffed shells, making sure they are well covered.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden.
- Garnish with additional parsley if desired and serve hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg
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So good! I added some spinach in the cheese mix, it was yum! 😋
Stuffed shells are always a winner. I usually make them with cottage cheese too, not ricotta! 🤷♀️
Pretty good, but the recipe could use more flavor. I added some red pepper flakes.
Dis like. I messed the cheese part up… just ended up with a gooey mess. Not sure what happened.
Don’t worry, it’s a common mistake! Did you maybe overheat the cheese? It’s tricky sometimes. Keep trying!
I never get cheese right either. Maybe just skip it next time? Pasta is still good without it.
Honestly, how can you mess up pasta shells? This recipe just feels basic.
These were absolutely delicious! My family loved them. Will definitely make again!
Ricotta is kinda weird to me but I guess it worked. Not my fav though.
Weird? c’mon, it’s just cheese! You might like it more if you add more spices or different sauce.
I think ricotta is great! It gives a nice creamy texture. Maybe try it in something sweet next time?
Too much cheese! Made my stomach hurt. 😩
Maybe you used too much cheese? Try less next time. 🤔
Instructions were confusing! Do I drain the ricotta? I wasn’t sure, ended up messy. 🙁
I understand your confusion! The instructions could be clearer about the ricotta. I didn’t drain mine and it turned out fine, but I can see how it might get messy.
Ricotta shells? I thought you had to use cream cheese instead? Oh well, still turned out fine.
I tried making these, but the shells broke while cooking. Ended up as a pasta casserole. Still tasted good, though!
Happened to me too! Those shells can be tricky. But glad to hear it turned out tasty! 👍
I dunno, my shells never break. Maybe you cooked them too long or somethin’. Just use less heat next time!
Not as easy as it sounds! I messed up the cooking time and burned the tops. 😢
5 stars for sure!! Quick and easy to make after work!
Thought it would be fancy but it’s just stuffed pasta. My kids liked it tho, so not a total flop.
Yum! These were a hit with the family. I added spinach to the cheese mix and it was great!
This was SO delicious! I can’t believe how easy it was to make. Will definitely make it again!
I’m glad you enjoyed it! It’s always nice to find a recipe that’s both tasty and simple. What did you serve with it?
I don’t cook much but this was easy and tasty. My kids loved it!
I’m glad you found it easy! These look delish! 😋
I didn’t have parmesan cheese, used cheddar instead. Not sure if that’s right? Anyway, turned out fine. 🤷♀️
OMG yum! I added some ground beef to the stuffing and it was a hit at dinner! 🌟
Great comfort food! I’ll be making these for my next dinner party!
I thought these would be good, but the ricotta was too bland. Needs more seasoning!
I think you might’ve missed adding more herbs or spices. I usually add a pinch of red pepper flakes for some kick!
Bland? I thought they tasted pretty good! Maybe you just need to experiment more with the seasoning next time!
Do I have to use ricotta? Is there a substitute? Asking for a friend… lol
Can you make this without egg? I don’t eat egg. Let me know!
These were incredible! My kids devoured them in no time. Will definitely make again!