cheese stuffed shells in marinara
(4 ratings)
If you don't like marinara sauce, a nice cream sauce or traditional pasta sauce will suffice.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
If it's got tons o' cheese, chances are I'm going to like it! Indeed, I LOVE these. Simple as they are, they pack one big flavor punch. I add a little garlic to the cheese when I make 'em, but season to your liking.
— The Test Kitchen
@kitchencrew
(4 ratings)
yield
6 serving(s)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
35 Min
method
Bake
Ingredients For cheese stuffed shells in marinara
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12jumbo pasta shells (cooked/towel dried)
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4 ozmozzarella cheese, low-fat (shredded)
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8 ozricotta cheese, part-skim
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2 ozparmesan cheese, fat-free (grated)
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1 lgegg
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1/4 tspground black pepper
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15 ozmarinara sauce
How To Make cheese stuffed shells in marinara
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1Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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2Combine 3 ounces of mozzarella, all of the ricotta and Parmesan, egg and pepper in a medium bowl.
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3Stuff each shell with cheese mix.
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4Place in ungreased 2 quart rectangular baking dish.
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5Pour sauce over shells.
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6Bake for 25 minutes or until sauce bubbles.
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7Top with remaining mozzarella.
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8Bake for an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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