5.0 from 15 votes
Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Better than olive garden stuffed shells, this easy baked pasta recipe is filled with Ricotta cheese. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can make this delicious freezer friendly kid approved dinner!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 12 ounces jumbo pasta shells
- 2 1/4 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 1/2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- minced parsley optional garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta shells according to directions until they are al dente. Do not overcook. Run under cold water as soon as they are removed from the boiling water. Set aside for now.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray.
- Mix the ricotta cheese, egg, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, dried oregano, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour and spread 1 ¾ cup of the marinara sauce into the bottom of the dish.
- Fill each pasta shell with the ricotta cheese mixture and place them evenly throughout the baking pan.
- Once all pasta shells are filled and nestled into the sauce, drizzle the remaining marinara over all the shells and top off with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted.
- Broil for 2 minutes to get your cheese nice and toasty (if you prefer). Serve garnished with minced fresh parsley, if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
495kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
100mg
(33%)
Sodium
1385mg
(58%)
Potassium
610mg
(17%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1091IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
369mg
(37%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 495kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1385mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 610mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1091IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 369mg | 37% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.