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three cheese stuffed shells (meatless)

(10 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Connie "Kiyu" Guerrero
@conchik
Saipan, MP

I got this recipe from my Italian girlfriend from work. This was actually the first time I tried a jumbo stuffed shell, and I love it so much! The three different cheese just makes it so delicious, that you would want to eat more and more of it. It is amazingly delicioso! Yummo!

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We absolutely loved these stuffed shells as a meatless entree. The ricotta mixture is rich, creamy, and cheesy. The flavors are balanced just right. Sprinkling a little fresh basil on top adds a pop of freshness. Serve with a green salad for a delicious meatless meal.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(10 ratings)
yield 8 -10
prep time 20 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For three cheese stuffed shells (meatless)

  • 12 oz
    jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 1/4 c
    mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 1 c
    Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 lb
    ricotta cheese
  • 4 lg
    eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 c
    fresh spinach, minced & drained
  • 1 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp
    dried parsley
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon basil, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp
    minced garlic
  • 16 oz
    spaghetti sauce mix with mushrooms

How To Make three cheese stuffed shells (meatless)

Test Kitchen Tips
If you can't find lemon basil, regular green basil is a great substitute.
  • Draining cooked jumbo shells.
    1
    In a large pot bring water to a boil and cook shells according to package directions or until al dente. Drain and plunge into cold water to cool. Drain again and set aside.
  • Mozzarella cheese, Parmesan, ricotta, eggs, spinach, and spices mixed together.
    2
    In a medium bowl combine – 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, Parmesan, ricotta, eggs, spinach, garlic, pepper, and parsley.
  • Oven set to preheat.
    3
    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Shells stuffed with cheese and placed on tomato sauce in a baking dish.
    4
    Pour a thin layer of spaghetti sauce on the bottom of a 12 x 9” baking dish. Spoon the cheese mixture into each shell and place right side up in a baking dish. Repeat until the cheese mixture is gone.
  • Remaining sauce poured over shells and sprinkled with basil.
    5
    Pour the remaining sauce over the shells. Sprinkle the lemon basil on top.
  • Baking dish covered in foil and in the oven.
    6
    Cover loosely with tin foil and bake in the oven for 40 minutes.
  • Remaining mozzarella cheese sprinkled over the jumbo shells.
    7
    During the last 5 minutes of baking, remove the tin foil and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top of the shells. Bake for 5 more minutes. Remove from the oven and serve.
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