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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

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  1. Get out and measure your ingredients.
  2. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  3. 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.
  4. Prepare shells by cooking them according to the package directions. Set aside once drained and allow to cool.
  5. 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.
  6. Stuff cooled shells with cheese mixture.
  7. Place them in the prepared baking dish.
  8. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 32 minutes.
Prepare Alfredo Sauce
  1. Place 7 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until butter is melted.
  2. Slowly pour in ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream, stirring continuously.
  3. Add 1 teaspoon garlic powder and ½ teaspoon garlic salt. Stir again.
  4. Add ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese and ½ cup grated parmesan Stir until smooth.
  5. Remove from heat.
  6. In a small bowl, melt 1 tablespoon butter and stir in breadcrumbs.
  7. When shells are cooked, remove from oven.
  8. Drizzle Alfredo sauce over top of shells.
  9. Spoon remaining ½ cup spaghetti sauce over top also.
  10. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over top.
  11. Broil uncovered for 2-3 minutes or until top begins to brown.
  12. Serve.
  13. Enjoy!
  14. Every bite!

Notes

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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.

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