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Classic Stuffed Shells
These stuffed shells are filled with three types of cheese, then covered in marinara sauce and more cheese and baked to golden brown perfection. A comfort food classic that's great for feeding a crowd!
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 488 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 24 jumbo pasta shells cooked according to package directions
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 3 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese divided use
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups marinara sauce divided use
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9"x13" baking pan with cooking spray.
- Spread 1 1/2 cups of the marinara sauce in an even layer in the bottom of the pan.
- Place the ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, egg, salt, pepper and parmesan cheese in a bowl. Stir to combine.
- Fill each shell with the ricotta mixture and place in the baking dish.
- Spoon the remaining marinara sauce over the shells, then sprinkle the other 1 1/2 cups of cheese over the top.
- Cover the dish with foil. Bake for 20 minutes. Uncover the pan, then bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and starting to brown.
- Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.
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Notes
- Be sure to undercook your shells by 1-2 minutes because they will continue to cook when they go into the oven. You want your shells to be a little more firm than al dente when you fill them.
- I prefer to use whole milk ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, but if you're looking to save a few calories, you can use part skim.
- Skip the pre-shredded bags of cheese and grate your own instead. I find that the pre-grated cheeses at the store tend to be coated with anti-caking agents and preservatives, and do not melt as smoothly.
Nutrition Information
Calories
488kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Cholesterol
115mg
(38%)
Sodium
1193mg
(50%)
Potassium
630mg
(18%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1460IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
561mg
(56%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 488
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 488kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 1193mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 630mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1460IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 561mg | 56% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.