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Instant Pot Stuffed Shells

Instant Pot Stuffed Shells are made with mozzarella, parmesan, and ricotta cheese all soaked in a delicious marinara sauce.

Prep Time
22 mins
Cook Time
22 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 658 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 15 oz ricotta
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded and divided
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
  • 12 oz jumbo pasta shells
  • 24 oz marinara sauce or homemade
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Filling:
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  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded parmesan, egg, minced garlic, basil, spinach and chopped parsley. Add salt and pepper to taste and stir the mixture until combined.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a gallon size pastry bag or Ziplock-Bag and snip the corner to fill the shells.
Fill the Shells:
  1. Do NOT cook the shells, fill the UNCOOKED shells with the cheese mixture and arrange on a plate or cutting board.
Pressure Cook:
  1. Spray the Instant Pot insert with non stick cooking spray.
  2. Transfer the filled shells into the IP and arrange them, it is ok to layer them.
  3. Add the water to the Instant Pot and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Add thee marinara sauce on top and do NOT stir.
  5. Lock the lid, point the valve to sealing and Pressure Cook on High Pressure for 8 minutes.
  6. After cooking, do a Quick Pressure Release.
  7. Remove the lid, add the remaining mozzarella cheese, place the lid on top for 1-2 minutes, for the cheese to melt from the residual heat.
  8. Serve garnished with fresh chopped basil and more marinara sauce.

Nutrition Information

Calories 658kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 79g (26%) Protein 49g (98%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 114mg (38%) Sodium 1634mg (68%) Potassium 1022mg (29%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 2816IU (56%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 978mg (98%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 658

% Daily Value*

Calories 658kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 79g 26%
Protein 49g 98%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 114mg 38%
Sodium 1634mg 68%
Potassium 1022mg 22%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 2816IU 56%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 978mg 98%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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