3.3 from 78 votes
Classic Ricotta Stuffed Shells
These jumbo stuffed shells are filled to the brim with three cheeses, Italian seasoning, and encased in marinara sauce. It's the cheesy, saucy goodness you've been craving.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 631 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 12 oz jumbo pasta shells
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 4 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
- 24 oz marinara sauce
Instructions
- Cook pasta shells 4 minutes short of package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine ricotta, parmesan cheese, two cups of mozzarella, Italian seasoning, egg, and fresh basil. Stir to combine together.
- Spread 12 oz of the marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish (9X13 size).
- Fill each shell with the ricotta mixture and place it in the baking dish.
- Top the shells off with remaining marinara and mozzarella. Cover the dish with a lid or foil.
- Bake at 375°F for 15 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 more minutes or until cheese is a lightly golden color.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
631kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
72g
(24%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
96mg
(32%)
Sodium
912mg
(38%)
Potassium
564mg
(16%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1112IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
511mg
(51%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 631
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 631kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 912mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 564mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1112IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 511mg | 51% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.