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Stuffed Shells recipe
Enjoy stuffed shells recipe with just a little prep work and the results are tasty. There is so much cheesy goodness and the recipe is easy.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 424 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 24-30 jumbo pasta shells depending on how many will fit in your pan
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 9 fresh basil leaves chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 28 oz marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place the shells in the water and cook 3 minutes less than the cook time listed on the package. Drain the shells and rinse with cool water.
- Spray a 9X13 pan with non-stick spray and then spread 1/2 of the marinara sauce at the bottom of the pan.
- In a medium size bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, parsley, basil leaves, salt and pepper. Stir to thoroughly combine.
- Then spoon the cheese mixture into the shells and place the shells in the 9X13 pan on top of the sauce.
- Pour the remaining marinara sauce on top of the shells and top with the mozzarella cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until hot and the cheese is fully melted.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
424kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
1327mg
(55%)
Potassium
631mg
(18%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1310IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
455mg
(46%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 424
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 424kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1327mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 631mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1310IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 455mg | 46% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.