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Cheesy Stuffed Jumbo Shells
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Boil jumbo shells in salted water until very al dente. Drain and set aside.
3
In a bowl, mix ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, 1/2 cup Parmesan, egg, salt, pepper, and parsley until well combined.
4
Spread 1/2 jar of marinara sauce evenly on the bottom of an oven-safe baking dish.
5
Stuff each shell with the ricotta mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
6
Place filled shells over the marinara layer in the baking dish.
7
Top with additional mozzarella, Parmesan, and more marinara sauce.
8
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
9
Top with more Parmesan and serve hot.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Undercook Your Pasta Shells 🍝Cook jumbo shells to al dente (about 1-2 minutes under the package time) since they'll continue cooking in the oven, preventing mushy results.
- Drain Ricotta for Creaminess 🧀Pat dry your ricotta cheese with paper towels before mixing to remove excess moisture, ensuring a perfectly creamy filling that won't make shells soggy.
- Reserve Pasta Water for Sauce 💧Save 1 cup of starchy pasta water to thin your marinara sauce if needed—it creates better coating and helps flavors meld beautifully.
- Mix Cheeses with Fresh Parsley 🌿Add finely chopped fresh parsley directly to your cheese mixture before filling to distribute herbaceous flavor throughout every shell instead of just topping.
- Layer Sauce Before and After 🥘Spread a thin layer of marinara on the bottom of your baking dish before adding shells, then sauce the tops—this prevents sticking and ensures even flavor distribution.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low Sugar
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Nutrition Per Serving
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