4 Cheese Stuffed Shells Recipe Recipe

Name: 4 Cheese Stuffed Shells Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt as needed; 8 piece jumbo pasta shells; 11/2 lb ricotta cheese; (or possibly part skim ricotta cheese); 1 lb mozzarella diced; 1/2 c. grated Parmigiano-Reggiano; 1 c. shredded Asiago; 1/4 c. minced flat-leaf parsley; 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil; 3 x garlic cloves minced; 1 sm onion finely minced; 1 can crushed tomatoes - (28 ounce); Salt to taste; Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste; 6 x fresh basil leaves - (to 7) torn or possibly shredded

Servings: persons

Salt as needed
8 piece jumbo pasta shells
11/2 lb ricotta cheese
(or possibly part skim ricotta cheese)
1 lb mozzarella diced
1/2 c. grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 c. shredded Asiago
1/4 c. minced flat-leaf parsley
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
3 x garlic cloves minced
1 sm onion finely minced
1 can crushed tomatoes - (28 ounce)
Salt to taste
Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
6 x fresh basil leaves - (to 7) torn or possibly shredded

1
Preheat oven or possibly broiler to 450 degrees.
2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
3
Salt water and add in pasta.
4
Cook shells 12 to 15 min, they should be softened but still undercooked at the center.
5
Drain pasta and cold.
6
Combine ricotta, 1/2 of the diced mozzarella, a couple of handfuls of Parmigiano and 1/2 of the Asiago.
7
Add in parsley to the cheeses and stir to combine.
8
To a small saucepot over moderate heat add in oil, garlic and onions.
9
Saute/fry onions and garlic 5 min.
10
Add in tomatoes and season sauce with salt and pepper.
11
Simmer sauce 5 min and stir in basil leaves
12
Pour a little sauce into the bottom of a shallow medium-sized casserole dish.
13
Fill shells with rounded spoonfuls of cheese mix and arrange them seam-side down in casserole dish.
14
Top shells with remaining sauce and remaining mozzarella and Asiago cheeses.
15
Place shells in very warm oven or possibly 8 inches from warm broiler and cook 6 to 8 min to heat cheeses and bubble sauce.
16
This recipe yields 4 servings.

2432

kcal

Calories

117

Fat

208

Carbs

141

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt as needed, 8 piece jumbo pasta shells, 11/2 lb ricotta cheese, (or possibly part skim ricotta cheese), and more.

Yes, 4 Cheese Stuffed Shells Recipe 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.

4 Cheese Stuffed Shells Recipe

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