Description
Festive stuffed shells filled with creamy cheeses and topped with rich marinara sauce, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix the ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until well combined.
- Stuff each shell with the cheese mixture.
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Place the stuffed shells in the baking dish, then pour the remaining marinara sauce over the top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot, with a sprinkle of extra Parmesan and fresh basil or parsley, if desired.
Notes
Cool the shells to room temperature before storing. They can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: stuffed shells, Christmas recipe, pasta, holiday dish, vegetarian, Italian cuisine