Description
A delicious baked pasta dish featuring jumbo shells stuffed with a rich cheese mixture and topped with marinara sauce.
Ingredients
- 12 oz jumbo pasta shells
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Mix ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, basil, oregano, and garlic powder in a bowl.
- Spread 1 cup marinara sauce in baking dish.
- Stuff each shell with cheese mixture and place in dish.
- Top with remaining sauce and mozzarella.
- Bake 25 minutes until bubbly.
- Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Can substitute cottage cheese for ricotta
- Add cooked ground beef or sausage for meat version
- Freezes well for up to 3 months
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian