Description
A comforting pasta dish filled with a creamy cheese mixture, topped with marinara sauce, and baked until bubbly.
Ingredients
Cheese Filling
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (Use fresh grated for better flavor.)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (Use whole milk ricotta for a richer taste.)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Pasta and Sauce
- 12 jumbo shells jumbo pasta shells (Cook according to package instructions.)
- 2 cups marinara sauce (Use your favorite jarred sauce or homemade.)
- 1 fresh basil or parsley (For garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Fill each pasta shell with the cheese mixture.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Place the stuffed shells in the baking dish, seam side up.
- Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the shells.
Baking
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
Let the dish sit for five minutes before serving for better presentation. Store leftovers covered tightly in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian