three cheese stuffed shells (meatless)

Name: Three Cheese Stuffed Shells (Meatless)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 ounce(s) jumbo pasta shells; 1 1/4 cup(s) mozzarella cheese, grated; 1 cup(s) Parmesan cheese, grated; 2 pound(s) ricotta cheese; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup(s) fresh spinach, minced & drained; 1 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1 tablespoon(s) dried parsley; 1 tablespoon(s) lemon basil, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon(s) minced garlic; 16 ounce(s) spaghetti sauce mix with mushrooms

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Connie "Kiyu" Guerrero

Saipan, MP

Updated on Oct 15, 2022

I got this recipe from my Italian girlfriend from work. This was actually the first time I tried a jumbo stuffed shell, and I love it so much! The three different cheese just makes it so delicious, that you would want to eat more and more of it. It is amazingly delicioso! Yummo!

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Three Cheese Stuffed Shells (Meatless) on a plate with salad.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

We absolutely loved these stuffed shells as a meatless entree. The ricotta mixture is rich, creamy, and cheesy. The flavors are balanced just right. Sprinkling a little fresh basil on top adds a pop of freshness. Serve with a green salad for a delicious meatless meal.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 20 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Bake

yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

12 ounces jumbo pasta shells
1 1/4 cups mozzarella cheese, grated
1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
2 pounds ricotta cheese
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup fresh spinach, minced & drained
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon lemon basil, chopped
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
16 ounces spaghetti sauce mix with mushrooms

How To Make three cheese stuffed shells (meatless)

Test Kitchen Tips

If you can't find lemon basil, regular green basil is a great substitute.

Step 1

In a large pot bring water to a boil and cook shells according to package directions or until al dente. Drain and plunge into cold water to cool. Drain again and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium bowl combine – 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, Parmesan, ricotta, eggs, spinach, garlic, pepper, and parsley.
Step 3

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Step 4

Pour a thin layer of spaghetti sauce on the bottom of a 12 x 9” baking dish. Spoon the cheese mixture into each shell and place right side up in a baking dish. Repeat until the cheese mixture is gone.
Step 5

Pour the remaining sauce over the shells. Sprinkle the lemon basil on top.
Step 6

Cover loosely with tin foil and bake in the oven for 40 minutes.
Step 7

During the last 5 minutes of baking, remove the tin foil and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top of the shells. Bake for 5 more minutes. Remove from the oven and serve.
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