Cheese Filled Jumbo Shells Recipe

Name: Cheese Filled Jumbo Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells; 4 cups ricotta cheese (I used light and still tastes great); 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (I used a tomato mozarella cheese for something different); 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 3 eggs; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped; 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 cups spaghetti sauce (I used the same amount of tomato sauce and added tomato paste to thicken it up, and added seasonings)

Servings: persons

1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
4 cups ricotta cheese (I used light and still tastes great)
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (I used a tomato mozarella cheese for something different)
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
3 eggs
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups spaghetti sauce (I used the same amount of tomato sauce and added tomato paste to thicken it up, and added seasonings)

1
Cook pasta according to package directions.
2
Combine cheeses, eggs, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper.
3
Fill each pasta shell with about 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture.
4
Spread a thin layer of sauce on bottom of a 13x9 inch baking pan.
5
Place pasta in the pan; cover with remaining sauce.
6
Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
7
Cover with aluminum foil.
8
Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 35 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells, 4 cups ricotta cheese (I used light and still tastes great), 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (I used a tomato mozarella cheese for something different), 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated, and more.

Yes, Cheese Filled Jumbo 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.

Cheese Filled Jumbo Shells

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