Three Cheese Stuffed Shells Recipe

Name: Three Cheese Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 1- 1/2 cup Ricotta Or Cottage Cheese; 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, Divided; 1- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan, Asiago, Or Fotinella Cheese; 1/4 Medium Onion, Finely Chopped; 6 Scallions, Finely Chopped; 1/4 cups Tightly Packed Fresh Oregano Leaves, Finely Chopped; 1/4 cups Tightly Packed Fresh Basil Leaves, Finely Chopped (optional); 1 clove Garlic, Minced; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 1 Egg, Lightly Beaten; 8 ounces, weight Jumbo Pasta Shell Noodles, Cooked Al Dente And Cooled Enough To Handle; 1 jar (about 24 Oz. Size) Spaghetti Sauce; 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Servings: persons

1- 1/2 cup Ricotta Or Cottage Cheese
2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, Divided
1- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan, Asiago, Or Fotinella Cheese
1/4 Medium Onion, Finely Chopped
6 Scallions, Finely Chopped
1/4 cups Tightly Packed Fresh Oregano Leaves, Finely Chopped
1/4 cups Tightly Packed Fresh Basil Leaves, Finely Chopped (optional)
1 clove Garlic, Minced
Salt And Pepper, to taste
1 Egg, Lightly Beaten
8 ounces, weight Jumbo Pasta Shell Noodles, Cooked Al Dente And Cooled Enough To Handle
1 jar (about 24 Oz. Size) Spaghetti Sauce
1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

1
Stir together ricotta, half of the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan, onion, scallions, oregano, basil, garlic, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
2
Taste and adjust the seasonings, then add the egg.
3
Combine well and set aside.
4
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
5
Cook pasta shells for about half of the cooking time, to very al dente, being careful not to overcook.
6
Rinse in cold water and set aside.
7
Spread 1/3 of the spaghetti sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
8
Fill each shells with 2 tablespoons of cheese filling and place on top of the sauced dish.
9
Repeat filling the shells until all of the mixture is gone.
10
Top shells with the rest of the sauce and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
11
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until hot and cheese is melty.
12
Serve with nice crusty bread and a crisp salad.
13
Recipe for cheese filling adapted from The Joy of Cooking.

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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- 1/2 cup Ricotta Or Cottage Cheese, 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, Divided, 1- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan, Asiago, Or Fotinella Cheese, 1/4 Medium Onion, Finely Chopped, and more.

Yes, Three 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.

Three Cheese Stuffed Shells

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