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Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Ricotta Stuffed Shells with an easy homemade marinara sauce and garlicky three cheese ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan filling in 30 minutes.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 615 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 12 ounces jumbo pasta shells , dried
- 2 large eggs , beaten
- 32 ounces ricotta cheese
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 8 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese , divided
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 3 cups marinara sauce , about 28 ounces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and bring a pot of water to a boil.
- Add the shells and cook for 1 minute shy of the directions on the box.
- To a large bowl add the eggs, ricotta, garlic the mozzarella and half the parmesan cheese, parsley, basil, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Mix the ingredients well.
- Spoon the mixture into the shells and put them in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Top with marinara sauce and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Garnish with parmesan cheese if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
615kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Cholesterol
106mg
(35%)
Sodium
1394mg
(58%)
Potassium
719mg
(21%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1455IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
8.6mg
(10%)
Calcium
531mg
(53%)
Iron
2.8mg
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 615
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 615kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1394mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 719mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1455IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 8.6mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 531mg | 53% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.