Delicious Three-Cheese Stuffed Shells

This recipe for Delicious Three-Cheese Stuffed Shells may seem a little elaborate, but you can easily double the recipe and make another dish that you can freeze for future use.

You can also make the cheese preparation ahead of time, reserve it in the fridge, and use it to stuff shells in the future. The shells are easier to serve than lasagna (since they come apart) making this recipe ideal for a shared supper or buffet.

Both children and adults will love these three-cheeses stuffed shells!

If you love these stuffed shells, be sure to check out these vegan friendly Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells as well.

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Delicious Three-Cheese Stuffed Shells

from Oh My Veggies

This recipe for Delicious Three-Cheese Stuffed Shells may seem a little elaborate, but you can easily double the recipe and make another dish that you can freeze for future use.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 -6

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Ingredients 

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• 20 big pasta shells
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 475 g Ricotta, 1 container
• 2 cups Mozzarella
• ½ cup Parmesan , grated
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• In a saucepan of boiling salted water cook shells al dente. Drain.
• Meanwhile heat marinara sauce over low-medium heat.
• In a bowl mix the ricotta with 1 ½ cups mozzarella, parmesan, egg, and basil. Salt and pepper. Stuff the shells with the cheese preparation.
• Pour two-thirds of the marinara sauce into a 13 x 9" baking dish. Place the stuffed shells in the dish. Cover with remaining sauce and the rest of the mozzarella. Cover the dish with a sheet of aluminum foil and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Set the oven to the "broil" position. Remove the sheet of aluminum foil from the dish and continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is golden brown.

Nutrition (estimated per serving)

Calories: 488kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 34gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 154mgSodium: 1309mgPotassium: 615mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1674IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 702mgIron: 2mg

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Keyword: stuffed shells recipe, Three-Cheese Stuffed Shells

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