Baked Stuffed Pasta Shells Recipe

Name: Baked Stuffed Pasta Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces jumbo pasta shells; 1 1/4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (Reserve 1/4 cup); 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 2 lbs ricotta cheese; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten and 2 egg yolks; 1 pinch nutmeg; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 8 ounces spaghetti sauce (jarred or homemade); fresh basil, chopped, for garnish

Servings: persons

12 ounces jumbo pasta shells
1 1/4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (Reserve 1/4 cup)
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 lbs ricotta cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten and 2 egg yolks
1 pinch nutmeg
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried parsley
8 ounces spaghetti sauce (jarred or homemade)
fresh basil, chopped, for garnish

1
In an 8 quart pot, bring water to a boil and cook shells for 8 minutes or until al dente.
2
Drain and cool immediately with cold water.
3
Drain and place open side down on paper towels.
4
In a medium bowl, combine the rest of ingredients except the spaghetti sauce.
5
Reserve the 1/4 cup of Mozzarella.
6
Place a thin layer of spaghetti sauce into the bottom of a 12 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish.
7
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
8
Spoon the cheese mixture into each pasta shell and place open side up, in a single layer, in prepared pan.
9
Pour the rest of sauce over the stuffed shells.
10
Loosely cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
11
During last 5 minutes of baking, remove foil and sprinkle remaining Mozzarella cheese on top.
12
Bake 5 more minutes.
13
Garnish with fresh chopped basil.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces jumbo pasta shells, 1 1/4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (Reserve 1/4 cup), 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated, 2 lbs ricotta cheese, and more.

Yes, Baked Stuffed Pasta 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.

Baked Stuffed Pasta Shells

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