Cheese Stuffed Shells Recipe

Name: Cheese Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells; 3 cups low-fat ricotta cheese; 12 ounces reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded; ¾ cup reduced-fat parmesan cheese, grated; 3 eggs, slightly beaten; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons parsley; ¾ teaspoon oregano; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 3 cups spaghetti sauce

Servings: persons

1 (12 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells
3 cups low-fat ricotta cheese
12 ounces reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
¾ cup reduced-fat parmesan cheese, grated
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons parsley
¾ teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon pepper
3 cups spaghetti sauce

1
Cook noodles according to directions on box.
2
Combine all other ingredients except spaghetti sauce.
3
Fill each shell with about 2 tbsp cheese mixture.
4
Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
5
Spread small amount of spaghetti sauce on bottom of pan.
6
Place filled shells in a single layer in pan.
7
Cover with remaining sauce.
8
Bake in 350 degree oven for 35 minutes.
9
For freezing: after shells are stuffed with the cheese mixture, place on a cookie sheet and freeze individually.
10
Once frozen you can place in a freezer bag.
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When ready to use just remove the amount you need and follow the recipe.
12
The cooking time may need to be extended up to 1 hour if the shells are frozen.

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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) box jumbo pasta shells, 3 cups low-fat ricotta cheese, 12 ounces reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded, ¾ cup reduced-fat parmesan cheese, grated, and more.

Yes, 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.

Cheese Stuffed Shells

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