classic stuffed shells simple recipe

These stuffed shells are filled with three types of cheese, then covered in marinara sauce and more cheese and baked to golden brown perfection. A comfort food classic that’s great for feeding a crowd!

Duration:

Prep Time : 25:

Cook Time : 30:

Total Time : 55:

Servings :

Ingredients:

24 jumbo pasta shells cooked according to package directions
15 ounces ricotta cheese
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided use
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
1 egg
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 cups marinara sauce divided use
2 tablespoons parsley chopped
cooking spray

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9″x13″ baking pan with cooking spray.
Spread 1 1/2 cups of the marinara sauce in an even layer in the bottom of the pan.
Place the ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, egg, salt, pepper and parmesan cheese in a bowl. Stir to combine.
Fill each shell with the ricotta mixture and place in the baking dish.
Spoon the remaining marinara sauce over the shells, then sprinkle the other 1 1/2 cups of cheese over the top.
Cover the dish with foil. Bake for 20 minutes. Uncover the pan, then bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and starting to brown.
Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.

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