Meatless Stuffed Shells Recipe

Name: Meatless Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 jumbo pasta shells; Sauce; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons minced basil; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, preferably fire-roasted; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 teaspoon mixed Italian herbs; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); salt and pepper (to taste); filling; 1 cup cottage cheese; 1 egg; 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 2 tablespoons minced parsley (optional) or 2 tablespoons basil (optional); Topping; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Servings: persons

12 jumbo pasta shells
Sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons minced basil
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, preferably fire-roasted
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 teaspoon mixed Italian herbs
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
salt and pepper (to taste)
filling
1 cup cottage cheese
1 egg
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons minced parsley (optional) or 2 tablespoons basil (optional)
Topping
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F Spray a 9 x 7 inch glass dish with cooking spray and set aside.
2
Cook the pasta shells according to package directions.
3
While the pasta is cooking, make the sauce: saute the garlic in olive oil in a medium saucepan; add all additional sauce ingredients and bring to a simmer; cook on low heat, stirring occasionally, until ready to assemble the shells.
4
Stir together all filling ingredients until well combined.
5
Drain the cooked pasta shells. Pour about 1/4 of the sauce in the bottom of the glass baking dish; fill each pasta shell with cheese filling, dividing evenly among the 12 shells.
6
Arrange shells in the baking dish and pour the remaining sauce over the top; sprinkle with parmesan cheese and oregano.
7
Cover with foil and bake for about 50 minutes; uncover and bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until parmesan cheese is lightly browned.
8
Cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

1611

kcal

Calories

Fat

253

Carbs

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 jumbo pasta shells, Sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Meatless 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.

Meatless Stuffed Shells

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