Description
A classic Italian dish featuring pasta shells stuffed with a rich cheese mixture and baked in marinara sauce.
Ingredients
- 12 oz jumbo pasta shells
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook pasta shells according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, basil, oregano, and garlic powder.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce in a baking dish.
- Stuff each shell with the cheese mixture and place in the dish.
- Top with remaining sauce and mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for 5 more minutes until bubbly.
Notes
- Let shells cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Add cooked ground beef or sausage for a meat version.
- Freeze unbaked shells for up to 3 months.