Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Sun-Dried Tomato and Ricotta Stuffed Shells, a comforting Italian dish that combines creamy ricotta cheese with savory sun-dried tomatoes, all enveloped in a flavorful marinara sauce. Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or special occasions, these stuffed pasta shells are sure to impress everyone at your table. With their melt-in-your-mouth texture and a delightful explosion of taste in every bite, this easy-to-prepare recipe is a must-try for pasta lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz jumbo pasta shells
- 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (finely chopped)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 ½ cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the jumbo pasta shells until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, egg, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix well.
- Fill each cooled pasta shell with the ricotta mixture and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce evenly over the stuffed shells and drizzle with olive oil.
- Top with remaining mozzarella cheese and cover with foil.
- Bake for 25 minutes covered; then remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg