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Easy Stuffed Shells

Comforting and easy-to-make stuffed pasta shells filled with a creamy ricotta mixture and topped with marinara and mozzarella.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta & Sauce
  • 1 box jumbo pasta shells Choose jumbo size, not the small ones.
  • 24 oz marinara sauce Jarred or homemade.
Filling
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese One tub.
  • 1 large egg
  • 1-2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Adjust based on preference.
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan
  • 1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs Oregano and basil can be used.
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • optional chopped spinach or parsley For added nutrition.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the jumbo pasta shells in boiling water until almost done, then drain and cool slightly.
  2. In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, half the mozzarella, parmesan, herbs, and salt and pepper. Add chopped spinach if desired.
  3. Pour half the marinara sauce into a baking dish.
Assembly
  1. Stuff each pasta shell with the ricotta mixture and place them in the baking dish.
  2. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the stuffed shells and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella.
Baking
  1. Bake at 375°F for about 25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.

Notes

Great for make-ahead meals; leftovers are even better the next day. Serve with garlic bread and a side salad.