Description
A festive dish filled with creamy cheese and topped with marinara sauce, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20–25 pieces Jumbo pasta shells (cooked al dente)
- 2 cups Ricotta cheese
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large Egg (lightly beaten)
- 3 cups Marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp Dried basil
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp Ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix ricotta, half the mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, basil, garlic powder, and nutmeg until combined.
- Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce into the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish.
- Fill each shell with the cheese mixture and arrange in the baking dish over the sauce.
- Top with remaining marinara sauce and sprinkle with the rest of the mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and bake another 5-10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
Do not overcook shells; drain well to prevent watery filling. Use high-quality marinara for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: stuffed shells, holiday recipe, cheesy pasta, festive dish, easy meal