Three Cheese Stuffed Shells
Three Cheese Stuffed Shells are a delicious and comforting dish made with creamy cheeses and savory spices, all wrapped in pasta shells and baked to perfection. A crowd-pleaser that both kids and adults will love!
Ingredients
Pasta and Sauce
- 20 pieces uncooked jumbo pasta shells
- 1 jar (26 ounce) spaghetti sauce
Cheese Filling
- 1 container (15 ounce) ricotta cheese
- 8 ounces grated mozzarella cheese (2 cups)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Herbs and Seasoning
- 2 Tablespoons chopped basil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 piece egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook the pasta shells according to package directions for al dente, about 9 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, 1 1/2 cups of the mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, Italian seasoning, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Spread 3/4 of the spaghetti sauce on the bottom of a 13' x 9' inch baking dish.
Assembly
- Spoon the cheese mixture into the pasta shells and place them in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining spaghetti sauce over the shells and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella.
Baking
- Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
Serve hot out of the oven, garnished with extra chopped basil or grated Parmesan cheese. Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator or frozen before baking. Cook pasta al dente to prevent it from becoming too soft while baking. Customize the cheese filling with your favorite varieties and add cooked ground beef or sausage for extra protein.