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stuffed shells with arrabbiata sauce

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Deanna Radke
Solon, OH

Creamy filled pasta shells, topped with a wonderful tasty sauce and sprinkled with mozzarella cheese. YUM

(1 rating)
yield 9 -12
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For stuffed shells with arrabbiata sauce

  • 12 oz box
    jumbo pasta shells
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 tsp
    dried crushed red pepper flakes, optional
  • 2 clove
    garlic
  • 3/4 c
    chopped sweet onion
  • 1 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 2-15 oz
    containers ricotta cheese
  • 1 1/3 c
    parmesan cheese grated
  • 4 lg
    egg yolks
  • 3 Tbsp
    chopped fresh italian parsley leaves
  • 3 Tbsp
    chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    pepper
  • 1 1/2 c
    shredded mozzarella cheese

How To Make stuffed shells with arrabbiata sauce

  • 1
    Lightly oil, or spray Pam a 12 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish and set aside.
  • 2
    Heat the oil in a heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté, Add Garlic and sauté until tender. Add 2 large cans of crushed tomatoes (Red Pack) . Bring the sauce to a simmer, stirring often. Add sugar.
  • 3
    Partially cook the pasta shells in a large pot of boiling salted water until slightly tender but still quite firm to the bite, about 4 to 6 minutes. You will continue cooking the shells in the oven after they have been stuffed. Using a slotted spoon, drain pasta shells and place on oiled baking sheet, spreading them out so that they don't stick together and allow to cool.
  • 4
    In a medium bowl, stir the ricotta, Parmesan, egg yolks, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 5
    Spoon 1 1/4 cups of the sauce over the prepared baking dish. Fill the cooked shells with the cheese mixture, about 2 tablespoons per shell. Arrange the shells in the prepared dish. Spoon the remaining sauce over the shells, then sprinkle with the mozzarella.
  • 6
    Bake until the filling is heated through and the top is golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes. Let it rest 15 minutes before serving.

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