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Copycat Olive Garden Stuffed Shells
This copycat Olive Garden stuffed shells recipe has everything we love about Olive Garden giant stuffed shells. In fact, it might be better!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 609 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 15 jumbo shells
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 ½ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese divided
- 1 ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt divided
- 1 ½ cup spaghetti sauce your favorite variety!
- ½ cup butter divided
- ¼ cup Italian style breadcrumbs
- ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Get out and measure your ingredients.
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Prepare an 8x8-inch baking dish by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray. Next, spread 1 cup of spaghetti sauce in the bottom Set aside.
- Prepare shells by cooking them according to the package directions. Set aside once drained and allow to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon garlic salt.
- Stuff cooled shells with cheese mixture.
- Place them in the prepared baking dish.
- Cover baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 32 minutes.
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Prepare Alfredo Sauce
- Place 7 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until butter is melted.
- Slowly pour in ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream, stirring continuously.
- Add 1 teaspoon garlic powder and ½ teaspoon garlic salt. Stir again.
- Add ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese and ½ cup grated parmesan Stir until smooth.
- Remove from heat.
- In a small bowl, melt 1 tablespoon butter and stir in breadcrumbs.
- When shells are cooked, remove from oven.
- Drizzle Alfredo sauce over top of shells.
- Spoon remaining ½ cup spaghetti sauce over top also.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs over top.
- Broil uncovered for 2-3 minutes or until top begins to brown.
- Serve.
- Enjoy!
- Every bite!
Notes
- Wondering what to serve with stuffed shells? Well look no further...we have the list for you! Soon you'll be making wonderful tasting meals and showing your friends and family that you're the chef of their dreams!
Nutrition Information
Calories
609kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
40g
(62%)
Saturated Fat
24g
(120%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
135mg
(45%)
Sodium
1657mg
(69%)
Potassium
519mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1689IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
676mg
(68%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 609
% Daily Value*
Calories | 609kcal | 30% |
Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
Protein | 32g | 64% |
Fat | 40g | 62% |
Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
Cholesterol | 135mg | 45% |
Sodium | 1657mg | 69% |
Potassium | 519mg | 11% |
Fiber | 2g | 8% |
Sugar | 6g | 12% |
Vitamin A | 1689IU | 34% |
Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
Calcium | 676mg | 68% |
Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.