Stuffed Shells
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99 reviews
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
20 shells
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Calories
185 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Stuffed Shells
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Stuffed shells are an easy, comforting, and fast dinner option with less than 20 minutes of prep work! My version uses a sneaky secret ingredient in the filling for the BEST results. Recipe includes a how-to video!
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Ingredients
- 20 jumbo shells¹
- 3 cups marinara sauce²
For Filling:
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese divided
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese plus additional for topping, if desired
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried)
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano optional
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 large garlic clove pressed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C)
- Prepare shells according to package instructions, but boiling one minute less than instructed on package. Drain, allow to cool several minutes, then separate and place on a baking sheet while you prepare your filling. While the shells are boiling, I’ll usually start preparing my pan and making my filling:
- Lightly butter the sides and bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish. Layer with several spoonfuls of marinara sauce (just enough to lightly coat the bottom).
- Prepare filling by stirring together ricotta cheese, 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese (170g), ⅓ cup parmesan, cream cheese, egg, parsley, garlic, oregano, salt, and ground pepper until well-combined.
- Portion into prepared shells by heaping spoonful.
- Evenly spoon remaining marinara sauce over shells. Top with remaining ½ cup mozzarella cheese (56g) and a sprinkle of grated parmesan (if desired).
- Lightly butter one side of a piece of foil (or spray with cooking spray) and loosely place foil (butter side down) over your dish. Transfer to 350F (175C) oven and bake for 20 minutes, covered, then remove foil and continue to bake an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Enjoy!
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Notes
- You will only need 20 shells for this recipe, but I usually boil a few extra in case some tear
- You can use store-bought marinara sauce or you can use my homemade marinara sauce recipe (better option!!). My recipe makes 3 cups, so you will use all of it for this recipe.
- Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. This recipe may also be frozen, I recommend preparing and then freezing before baking. To bake, you can bake from frozen or thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1stuffed shell
Calories
185kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
345mg
(14%)
Potassium
221mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1300IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
13.2mg
(15%)
Calcium
210mg
(21%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20shells
Amount Per Serving
Calories 185 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1stuffed shell | |
| Calories | 185kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 345mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 221mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1300IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 13.2mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 210mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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