Easy Italian Stuffed Shells: A Delicious, Cheesy and Comforting Family Dinner

Introduction

This Easy Italian Stuffed Shells recipe is a delicious and hearty meal. The recipe contains soft pasta shells, creamy ricotta cheese, mozzarella, parmesan and tasty marinara sauce. This makes the perfect family meal, weekend meal or special occasion meal. It is an easy recipe to cook and is affordable. This recipe is perfect for even beginner cooks wanting to create a tasty Italian meal.

Ingredients

To make some tasty Italian Stuffed Shells you will need:

• 20-24 Jumbo Pasta Shells
• 2 Cups Ricotta Cheese
• 1 1/2 Cups Mozzarella Cheese (Shredded)
• 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese (Grated)
• 1 Large Egg
• 2 Cups Marinara Sauce
• 1 Tsp Italian Seasoning
• 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
• Salt & Black Pepper
• 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley (Chopped)
• 1 Tbsp Olive Oil

Cooking Instructions

Cook pasta: Place a large pot of salted water over high heat. Bring to a boil. Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until cooked through. Drain and allow to cool slightly.

Mix the filling: In a mixing bowl, add the ricotta cheese, half of the shredded mozzarella, parmesan, egg, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix well.

Assemble the dish: Place one cup of marinara sauce into the base of a baking dish.

Fill the shells: Spoon the cheese mixture into the cooked pasta shells.

Place into the baking dish: Place the stuffed shells into the baking dish. Top with the rest of the marinara sauce and the remaining mozzarella.

Bake: Cover the dish with foil and place into the oven at 375°F (190°C) and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for a further 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Serving Suggestions

Serve your tasty stuffed shells hot with some garlic bread, fresh green salad or roasted veggies. Sprinkle with extra parmesan cheese and fresh basil. These can also be served with steamed broccoli.

Final Thoughts

These Easy Italian Stuffed Shells are a perfect combination of creamy cheeses, soft pasta and tasty tomato sauce. They can be prepared in advance and baked when ready to serve. They make a lovely homemade Italian meal everyone will love!