Stuffed Shells
A delightful dish featuring jumbo pasta shells filled with a creamy cheese and shrimp mixture, topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella.
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 Tbsp mayo
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup white cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 4 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 2 cups cooked shrimp (tails removed)
For Assembly
- 21 pieces Jumbo pasta shells (about 6oz)
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 1 piece tomato (diced and divided)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, heavy cream, mayo, garlic powder, grated parmesan, white cheddar, half of the diced tomato, dried thyme, and dried parsley until smooth.
- Add the crushed garlic and cooked shrimp to the cheese mixture. Mix well.
- Stuff each cooked shell with the shrimp and cheese mixture.
Assembly
- In a baking dish, spread half of the marinara sauce on the bottom. Arrange the stuffed shells on top.
- Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the stuffed shells.
- Top with mozzarella cheese and the other half of the diced tomato.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
Serve hot with a side salad and garlic bread. Tips: Ensure the pasta is cooked al dente. Customize by adding spinach or using different cheeses. Vegetarian option available by omitting shrimp.