Cheese Stuffed Shells

CategoryDifficultyBeginner
Yields9 Servings
Prep Time-30 minCook Time35 minsTotal Time5 mins

Quick and easy cheese stuffed shells. Make extra to have leftovers.

 2 cups Ricotta cheese
 0.50 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
 0.50 tsp Oregano
 0.25 tsp Salt
 8 oz Jumbo pasta shells (dry)
 1 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
 2 Large Eggs
 1 tsp Parsley
 0.13 tsp Peppercorn (ground)
 32 oz Spaghetti sauce
Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 2 Shells

Servings 9


Amount Per Serving
Calories 526Calories from Fat 31
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g7%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 47mg16%
Sodium 446mg19%
Total Carbohydrate 18g6%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 3g
Protein 13g26%

Vitamin A 10%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 27%
Iron 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

1

Cook jumbo shells according to package directions. Drain, then cool in a single layer on waxed paper.

2

Combine cheeses, eggs and spices in a bowl.

3

Fill each shell with about 1-1/2 tablespoons of cheese mixture. There should be some cheese mixture left over.

4

Spray pan or casserole dish with your preferred oil, like olive oil or canola oil. Apply a thin layer of spaghetti sauce at the bottom of the pan or dish.

5

Carefully place the stuffed shells in a single layer and then smother with the remaining sauce. The top with the remaining cheese mixture.

6

Cover and bake at 350F for 35 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling.

 

Ingredients

 2 cups Ricotta cheese
 0.50 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
 0.50 tsp Oregano
 0.25 tsp Salt
 8 oz Jumbo pasta shells (dry)
 1 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
 2 Large Eggs
 1 tsp Parsley
 0.13 tsp Peppercorn (ground)
 32 oz Spaghetti sauce

Directions

1

Cook jumbo shells according to package directions. Drain, then cool in a single layer on waxed paper.

2

Combine cheeses, eggs and spices in a bowl.

3

Fill each shell with about 1-1/2 tablespoons of cheese mixture. There should be some cheese mixture left over.

4

Spray pan or casserole dish with your preferred oil, like olive oil or canola oil. Apply a thin layer of spaghetti sauce at the bottom of the pan or dish.

5

Carefully place the stuffed shells in a single layer and then smother with the remaining sauce. The top with the remaining cheese mixture.

6

Cover and bake at 350F for 35 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling.

Cheese Stuffed Shells

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