Four-Cheese Stuffed Shells With Smoky Marinara

Name: Four-Cheese Stuffed Shells With Smoky Marinara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb uncooked jumbo shell pasta (40 shells); Cooking spray; 1 12 oz carton 1% low fat cottage cheese; 1 15 oz carton ricotta cheese; 1 cup shredded Asiago Cheese; 3/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives; 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, squeezed dry; 6 cups Smoky Marinara, divided; 1 cup part skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Servings: persons

1 lb uncooked jumbo shell pasta (40 shells)
Cooking spray
1 12 oz carton 1% low fat cottage cheese
1 15 oz carton ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded Asiago Cheese
3/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1 package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, squeezed dry
6 cups Smoky Marinara, divided
1 cup part skim mozzarella cheese, divided

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1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and set aside.
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2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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3. Coat 2 13x9 baking dishes with cooking spray. Set aside.
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4. Place cottage cheese and ricotta cheese in a food processor. Process until smooth. Combine cottage cheese mixture, Asiago, and next 6 ingredients.
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5. Spoon or pipe 1 tbsp cheese mixture into each shell. Arrange half of stuffed shells, seam sides up, in one prepared dish. Pour 3 cups Smoky Marinara over stuffed shells. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella. Repeat procedure with remaining stuffed shells, 3 cups Smoky Marinara, and 1/2 cup mozzarella in remaining prepared dish.
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5. Cover with foil. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
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TO FREEZE UNBAKED CASSEROLE: Prepare through Step 5. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing to remove as much air as possible. Wrap with heavy duty foil. Store for up to 2 months.
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TO PREPARE FROZEN CASSEROLE: Preheat oven to 375. Remove foil and reserve, reomve plastic wrap. Cover frozen casserole with foil and bake at 375 for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until shells are thoroughly heated.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 1 lb uncooked jumbo shell pasta (40 shells), Cooking spray, 1 12 oz carton 1% low fat cottage cheese, 1 15 oz carton ricotta cheese, and more.

Yes, Four-Cheese Stuffed Shells With Smoky Marinara 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!