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4.7 from 21 votes

Three Cheese Stuffed Shells Recipe

Three Cheese Stuffed Shells are a delicious twist on lasagna using jumbo shells that are stuffed with the classic lasagna cheese blend with Italian seasoning all baked in spaghetti sauce for a classic Italian dish. A tried and true family favorite dinner!  

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 414 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Italian , American , Italian-American Fussion

Ingredients

  • 20 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
  • 15 ounce container ricotta cheese
  • 8 ounces 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped basil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 - 26 ounce jar spaghetti sauce

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook pasta shells according to package directions for al dente, about 9 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, 1 1/2 cups of the mozzarella, parmesan, basil, Italian seasoning, egg, salt and pepper. Spread 3/4 of the spaghetti sauce on the bottom of a 13x9 inch baking dish.
  3. Spoon the cheese mixture into the pasta shells and place in the baking dish. Pour remaining spaghetti sauce over shells and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for 5-10 minutes more.

Notes

  • Updated on January 24, 2020
  • Original Post on August 21, 2013

Nutrition Information

Calories 414kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 101mg (34%) Sodium 1298mg (54%) Potassium 605mg (17%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1270IU (25%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 462mg (46%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 414

% Daily Value*

Calories 414kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Sodium 1298mg 54%
Potassium 605mg 13%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 1270IU 25%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 462mg 46%
Iron 2mg 11%

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