Stuffed Shells
My classic Stuffed Shells are filled with a cheesy mixture of ricotta, parmesan, and melty mozzarella cheese nestled into a boat of marinara sauce. It's comfort food that fills a whole table of hungry friends and family. Stuffed Pasta Shells always disappear fast and reheat well, so you can enjo
Ingredients
6 servings
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Preheat oven to 375˚F. Cook shells in salted water according to package instructions (stirring several times to keep the pasta from sticking to the pot), then drain and fill pot with cold water to stop the cooking process and keep shells from sticking to each other.
- Make the red sauce: In a deep pan over medium-high heat, add 1 Tbsp olive oil and sauté chopped onion until softened and golden (3-5 min). Add minced garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, and 1/4 tsp oregano. Sauté another 1 minute, stirring constantly until garlic is fragrant. Add 3 cups of marinara and bring to a uniform boil, then simmer for 2 minutes, and pour the sauce into the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish.
- Combine cheese filling: In a large bowl, add 15 oz ricotta cheese, 2 cups mozzarella, 1/3 cup parmesan, 1 egg, 1/4 cup parsley, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Stuff the shells: Use about 1/2 ice cream scoop or just until filled (do not overstuff). Place them in the casserole over the marinara sauce in a single layer. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese over the top.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. The sauce should be bubbling at the edges. Remove foil and broil for 2-4 minutes to lightly brown the cheese. Remove from the oven and garnish with parsley to serve.
Nutrition per serving
Protein30g
Carbs32g
Fat21g
435kcal
30gProtein
32gCarbs
21gFat
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$3736.00
$3736.00
Per Serving
$623.00/serving
$623.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$7472.00 vs buying!
~$7472.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (100% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| jumbo pasta shells | 20 | $789.00 |
| onion | 0.5 medium | $25.00 |
| arlic cloves | 3 g | $4.00 |
| salt | 1 tsp | $1.00 |
| freshly ground black pepper | 0.5 tsp | $11.00 |
| dried oregano | 0.25 tsp | $7.00 |
| marinara sauce | 3 cups | $303.00 |
| ricotta cheese* | 15 oz | $1972.00 |
| egg | 1 large | $55.00 |
| parmesan cheese | 0.3333333333333333 cup | $87.00 |
| shredded mozzarella cheese | 3 cups | $329.00 |
| parsley | 0.25 cup | $153.00 |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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