Best Jumbo Shells Stuffed With Ricotta Filling Recipes

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RICOTTA STUFFED SHELLS



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Better than olive garden stuffed shells, this easy baked pasta recipe is filled with Ricotta cheese. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can make this delicious freezer friendly kid approved dinner!

Provided by Christi Johnstone

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces jumbo pasta shells
2 1/4 cups ricotta cheese
1 large egg
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 1/2 cups marinara sauce
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
minced parsley (optional garnish)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta shells according to directions until they are al dente. Do not overcook. Run under cold water as soon as they are removed from the boiling water. Set aside for now.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Mix the ricotta cheese, egg, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, dried oregano, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  • Pour and spread 1 ¾ cup of the marinara sauce into the bottom of the dish.
  • Fill each pasta shell with the ricotta cheese mixture and place them evenly throughout the baking pan.
  • Once all pasta shells are filled and nestled into the sauce, drizzle the remaining marinara over all the shells and top off with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted.
  • Broil for 2 minutes to get your cheese nice and toasty (if you prefer). Serve garnished with minced fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 1385 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

STUFFED SHELLS III



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This recipe is a hit wherever you go. It is a very rich and cheesy meal and looks like a deep-dish pizza when done. I altered what I was originally given because I did not like cottage cheese and added other ingredients that I thought it deserved.

Provided by Renee

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
2 eggs, beaten
1 (32 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
8 ounces grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (28 ounce) jar pasta sauce
8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a large bowl, mix eggs, ricotta, half the mozzarella, half the Parmesan, parsley, salt and pepper until well combined. Stuff cooked shells with ricotta mixture and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together pasta sauce, mushrooms and reserved mozzarella and Parmesan. Pour over stuffed shells.
  • Bake in preheated oven 45 to 60 minutes, until edges are bubbly and shells are slightly set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Cholesterol 115.6 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 37.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 1544.2 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

STUFFED SHELLS I



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Jumbo macaroni shells stuffed with cheese mixture, covered with sauce, and baked.

Provided by SALLYJUN

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
4 cups large curd cottage cheese
12 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 pinch garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook shells according to package directions. Place in cold water to stop cooking. Drain.
  • Mix together cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, eggs, and garlic powder. Rub the dried herbs in the palms of your hands to pulverize them, and stir into the cheese mixture. Stuff mixture into the shells.
  • Spread 1/3 of spaghetti sauce in the bottom of a 15 x 10 inch pan. Place shells open side up, and close together in pan. Spread remaining sauce over top, and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 35 minutes, or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.4 calories, Carbohydrate 59.6 g, Cholesterol 97.9 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 1197.5 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

RICOTTA CHEESE STUFFING FOR JUMBO SHELLS AND MANICOTTI



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Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     dinner, easy, quick

Time 5m

Yield About 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups (1 pound) ricotta cheese
1/2 cup finely diced Mozzarella cheese
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 cup finely chopped prosciutto
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl and use to stuff pasta.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 202, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 363 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

RICOTTA STUFFED SHELLS



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My version of cheesy stuffed shells. I read a few recipes online, (www.cooks.com as well as recipezaar.com) then used a "frankenstein" technique to make them just like my mom does. I made my sauce kinda plain, I'm pregnant and not much for chunky stuff right now. When I'm not so picky, I will add zucchini and chunky stewed tomato. It fed 4 hungry adults and a two year old with about one portion of left overs so I would say it could comfortably feed five adults. As a side note, the sauce is a really great marinara, I have used it for meatball subs too!

Provided by Faitherbee

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 1h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (12 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells
1/8 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup onion, chopped fine
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15 ounce) can four cheese tomato sauce
1 tablespoon parsley
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
8 ounces ricotta cheese
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
1 tablespoon parsley
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • For Shells: Boil according to directions on the box. Drain, rinse with cold water. Set them aside.
  • For Sauce: Simmer the onion and garlic together in olive oil. When they are golden, add in the tomato and then spices. Cook for 15 minutes.
  • For Filling: Add all filling ingredients together in a bowl and mix well.
  • Pour half your sauce evenly into the bottom of a 9x13 baking pan. Stuff your closed, undamaged noodles and arrange them in one layer over the pan, opening side down. Pour the rest of the sauce over the top of your noodles, then sprinkle with grated parmesan. Bake covered for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.4, Fat 24.5, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 108.1, Sodium 860.1, Carbohydrate 78.2, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 9.2, Protein 28.5

JUMBO SHELLS STUFFED WITH RICOTTA FILLING



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Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     pastas, main course

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

18 jumbo shells
3 cups ricotta cheese stuffing (see recipe)
4 cups Bolognese sauce or cooked meat and tomato sauce (see recipe)
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Drop jumbo shells into boiling water and cook about 10 minutes or until tender but not overcooked. Drain.
  • Spoon layer of sauce over bottom of casserole large enough to hold stuffed shells in one layer.
  • Fill each shell with equal portions of ricotta cheese mixture. Arrange shells stuffed side up in casserole. Spoon remaining sauce over shells. Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake 25 minutes.

MEAT STUFFED JUMBO SHELLS



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I found this recipe on the back of the San Giorgio jumbo shells box. I've tried a lot of other stuffed shells recipes but I always come back to this one. My hubby loves it and asks for this as his special birthday meal every year. Enjoy!

Provided by DragonIady

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 1h45m

Yield 36 shells, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (12 ounce) package san giorgio jumbo pasta shells, uncooked
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
4 eggs, slightly beaten
3/4 cup flavored dry breadcrumbs
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups about 28-oz . jar spaghetti sauce
grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  • Cool in single layer on foil or wax paper.
  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Meanwhile, in large skillet, brown meat; drain.
  • In large bowl, stir together meat, eggs, bread crumbs, mozzarella cheese (if desired), onion, oregano, salt and pepper.
  • Fill each shell with about 2 tablespoons meat filling.
  • Spread thin layer of sauce on bottom of 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
  • Place filled shells in prepared baking dish; cover with remaining sauce.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
  • Cover with foil.
  • Bake 45 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

STUFFED JUMBO PASTA SHELLS



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This is an extremely easy recipe for one of my favorite meatless Italian meals. You can use this as a basis for many other wonderful, delicious meals. Add your own ground Italian sausage right in with the cheese mixture. Choose your own sauce, or any one of the delicious onee on the shelf of your supermarket. You'll love this, and your own touches will make it special! Note**: Add the salt to the water in which you will cook the pasta only AFTER the water has come to a boil. If you add it to the water before it boils, it will hinder the boiling process.

Provided by FLUFFSTER

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs ricotta cheese (you may use cottage cheese, same amount)
1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, grated
2 eggs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 -2 tablespoon dried Italian spices (to taste)
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped, extra for garnish, if desired
fresh basil, torn into small pieces, if desired
16 ounces jumbo pasta shells

Steps:

  • Prepare shells by adding them to a large pot of boiling, salted water** for approximately 15 minutes. They will cook more when you place them in the oven, so don't over cook them).Drain, but don't rinse.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Prepare cheese filling:.
  • Beat the eggs; add ricotta, Mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese; mix in seasonings, including fresh basil if using.
  • Using a large casserole dish, beginning with sauce, layer the cheese-filled shells, then more sauce, ending with the sauce.
  • Bake 45 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and the casserole is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1080.3, Fat 50, SaturatedFat 29.6, Cholesterol 277.6, Sodium 779.1, Carbohydrate 94.1, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 3.5, Protein 61

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