Description
Lasagna Stuffed Shells are the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy ricotta, savory marinara, and melting mozzarella in a delightful pasta shell. Perfect for family dinners or date nights, this dish promises to impress with its rich flavors and stunning presentation. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, these stuffed shells are sure to become a new favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Boil pasta shells in salted water until al dente. Drain and cool slightly.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Stuff each shell with about 2 tablespoons of the filling and place them in the baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the shells and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shell (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg