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Heavenly Stuffed Shells

Heavenly Stuffed Shells: A Cozy Italian Comfort Food Delight

Enjoy Heavenly Stuffed Shells, a delicious Italian dish filled with cheese and baked in marinara sauce, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Spaghetti Sauce Use homemade or high-quality jarred sauce
For the Filling
  • 15 oz Ricotta Cheese Use whole milk for creaminess
  • 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Go for freshly grated
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese For topping
  • 2 large Eggs Acts as a binder
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Can use dried parsley in a pinch
  • 2 cloves Garlic Cloves Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Jumbo Pasta Shells
For Baking
  • 1 can Nonstick Cooking Spray

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Large pot
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Cook the jumbo pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente, about 9-11 minutes, then drain and cool.
  3. In a bowl, mix ricotta, 2 cups mozzarella, parmesan, eggs, parsley, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Spread 1 cup of spaghetti sauce in the baking dish, then fill each pasta shell with about 1 tablespoon of the cheese filling.
  5. Pour the remaining spaghetti sauce over the filled shells.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
  7. Remove foil, sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and parmesan, and bake uncovered for an additional 10-12 minutes.
  8. Let the shells rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use quality cheese and avoid overcooking the pasta. You can prepare this dish a day in advance and store it in the fridge.

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