ricotta stuffed shells

Name: Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 cup(s) marinara sauce; 20 jumbo shells (1/2 of a 12 ounce box); 15 ounce(s) whole milk ricotta cheese; 1 1/2 cup(s) whole milk shredded mozzarella; 1/4 cup(s) shredded fresh parmesan; 2 large eggs; 6 clove(s) roasted garlic; 1 teaspoon(s) dried parsley; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) fresh ground black pepper

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Beth Pierce

Ofallon, MO

Updated on Jun 12, 2019

These amazing Ricotta Stuffed Shells are plump full of creamy ricotta and sweet mozzarella. The ultimate family friendly comfort meal that can be prepped ahead of time and baked to perfection. Once you smell the shells baking you will know that that this recipe is heavenly.

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hese amazing Ricotta Stuffed Shells are plump full of creamy ricotta and sweet mozzarella. The ultimate family friendly comfort meal that can be prepped ahead of time and baked to perfection.

prep time 20 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

3 cups marinara sauce
20 jumbo shells (1/2 of a 12 ounce box)
15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups whole milk shredded mozzarella
1/4 cup shredded fresh parmesan
2 large eggs
6 cloves roasted garlic
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

How To Make ricotta stuffed shells

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Boil the pasta shells according to box directions; drain well.
Step 3

Combine the ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, eggs, roasted garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. Spread the bottom of the casserole dish with 1 1/2 cups of marinara. Spoon the cheese mixture into the shells. Place the stuffed shells in the casserole. Spoon about another 1 1/2 cups of marinara in and around the shells. Sprinkle with parsley and bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes
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