Italian Cheese Stuffed Shells

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Italian Cheese Stuffed Shells recipe, a rich and cheesy baked pasta dish that brings the flavors of Italy straight to your table. Tender jumbo shells are generously stuffed with a creamy, flavor-packed filling of ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and fresh parsley, then nestled in a bed of tangy marinara sauce. Topped with more melty cheese and a drizzle of olive oil for added richness, this dish is baked to golden perfection. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, these stuffed shells are easy to prepare in under an hour and guaranteed to impress. Serve with a side of garlic bread or a crisp green salad for a complete, mouthwatering meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 20 pieces Jumbo pasta shells
• 2 cups Ricotta cheese
• 2 cups Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 1 piece Egg
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 3 cups Marinara sauce
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the jumbo pasta shells and cook until al dente, about 9-10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cool water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, the egg, chopped parsley, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until thoroughly blended.

Step 4

Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce across the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 5

Using a spoon, stuff each cooked pasta shell with about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of the cheese mixture. Place the stuffed shells seam-side up in the prepared baking dish.

Step 6

Pour the remaining 2 cups of marinara sauce evenly over the stuffed shells.

Step 7

Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese over the top.

Step 8

Drizzle olive oil lightly across the cheese topping for added richness.

Step 9

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Step 10

Remove the foil and bake an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden.

Step 11

Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1855.9 grams (1855.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3005

Total Fat 199.90g	256%
Saturated Fat 109.50g	548%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.10g
Cholesterol 864mg	288%
Sodium 8888mg	386%
Total Carbohydrate 104.30g	38%
Dietary Fiber 8.00g	29%
Total Sugars 17.30g
Protein 211.60g	423%

Vitamin D 48IU	240%
Calcium 5898mg	454%
Iron 7mg	38%
Potassium 1110mg	24%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.7%

Protein: 27.6%

Carbs: 13.6%