Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Tender pasta shells filled with creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan, baked in marinara sauce until bubbly and golden—a simple, comforting Italian-inspired meal.
Ingredients
- 12 large pasta shells
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Cook shells according to package directions until al dente, then drain and cool slightly.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, basil, garlic powder, and salt until creamy.
- Spoon the filling into each shell and place over a thin layer of marinara in the baking dish.
- Pour remaining marinara over the top. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake 10 more minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let cool briefly before serving warm.