12 Cheese Stuffed Shells Recipe

Name: 12 Cheese Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (12 ounce) packages jumbo pasta shells; 8 cups ricotta cheese; 2 cups Italian cheese blend; 2 cups Mexican blend cheese; 1 ½ cups grated parmesan-romano cheese mix; 6 eggs; 3 tablespoons parsley flakes; 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning; 2 ½ teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground pepper; 6 cups favorite spaghetti sauce; 3 lbs browned ground beef (for sauce) (optional) or 3 lbs Italian sausage (for sauce) (optional); 6 cups mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

2 (12 ounce) packages jumbo pasta shells
8 cups ricotta cheese
2 cups Italian cheese blend
2 cups Mexican blend cheese
1 ½ cups grated parmesan-romano cheese mix
6 eggs
3 tablespoons parsley flakes
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
2 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper
6 cups favorite spaghetti sauce
3 lbs browned ground beef (for sauce) (optional) or 3 lbs Italian sausage (for sauce) (optional)
6 cups mozzarella cheese

1
Cook pasta as directed on box.
2
Combine cheeses (except the mozzarella cheese), eggs, and seasonings.
3
Mix well.
4
Fill each pasta shell with about 2 tablespoons cheese mixture.
5
Spread thin layer of sauce in bottom of 13x9 baking pan.
6
Place pasta in pan; cover with remaining sauce.
7
Spinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
8
Cover with aluminum foil; bake at 350 for approx 35 mins or until hot and bubbly, take foil off and bake additional 15 minutes makes 18-24 servings.
9
(put remaining shells in freezer bag freezes good for approximately 3-6 months).

3194

kcal

Calories

224

Fat

Carbs

227

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (12 ounce) packages jumbo pasta shells, 8 cups ricotta cheese, 2 cups Italian cheese blend, 2 cups Mexican blend cheese, and more.

Yes, 12 Cheese Stuffed Shells falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

12 Cheese Stuffed Shells

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