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Easy Stuffed Shells: Discover the Ultimate Recipe!

Easy Stuffed Shells
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Easy Stuffed Shells is a delicious and simple recipe that combines large pasta shells filled with a creamy cheese mixture, topped with marinara sauce and baked to perfection.

  • Author: Dija
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 12 large pasta shells
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stuff each pasta shell with the cheese mixture.
  5. Spread half of the marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  6. Place the stuffed shells in the baking dish and cover with the remaining marinara sauce.
  7. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  9. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to add cooked ground meat or vegetables to the cheese mixture for added flavor.
  • Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
  • Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving for extra freshness.

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