Best Three Cheese Jumbo Shells Recipes

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THREE CHEESE STUFFED JUMBO PASTA SHELLS



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These are a family favorite! I use my Spicy? Sweet? Marinara sauce recipe #125116 for this recipe. This makes a full box of pasta shells, which is a lot, but this recipe is easily cut in half.

Provided by startnover

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces jumbo pasta shells, cooked
1 1/2 lbs shredded mozzarella cheese
2 (15 ounce) containers light ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese
12 fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
3 minced fresh garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
marinara sauce

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients, except pasta and 1/4 c Parmesan cheese in large mixing bowl.
  • Mix well and fill each cooked pasta shell.
  • Place in ungreased 11 by 17 pan.
  • Cover w/ marinara sauce and then sprinkle with remaining Parmesan, cover w/foil, and bake in 350 oven for 30 minutes.
  • Time does not include time to make marinara, but I cook mine as I make the shells so it really doesn't affect the time.
  • Servings are a guess.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590.1, Fat 29.9, SaturatedFat 17.6, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 911.3, Carbohydrate 39.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.4, Protein 39.1

THREE-CHEESE JUMBO SHELLS



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I love cooking, but I'm not into fancy gourmet foods. I think it's more challenging to make delicious, down-home foods like this beefy casserole with ingredients easily found in the refrigerator and on my pantry shelves. -Marjorie Carey, Alamosa, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
2/3 cup chopped onion
2 cups water
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten
24 jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Stir in the water, tomato paste, bouillon and oregano. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan cheese and egg. Stuff shells with the cheese mixture., Arrange shells in a greased shallow 3-qt. or 13x9-in. baking dish. Spoon meat sauce over shells. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes longer. Freeze option: After assembling, sprinkle casserole with remaining mozzarella cheese. Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 706mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

JUMBO SHELLS WITH ASPARAGUS, PROSCIUTTO, RICOTTA CHEESE AND THREE CHEESE SAUCE



Jumbo Shells with Asparagus, Prosciutto, Ricotta Cheese and Three Cheese Sauce image

Jumbo shells stuffed with cheese, chopped asparagus and prosciutto are baked in a creamy, cheesy sauce for a gourmet family dinner.

Provided by Barilla

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Barilla

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

¾ (16 ounce) box Barilla® Jumbo Shells
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (9 ounce) package frozen cut asparagus, chopped and cooked
1 ½ cups chopped prosciutto
½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (24 ounce) jar Barilla® Three Cheese Sauce

Steps:

  • Cook shells according to package directions. Rinse cooked shells under cold water and drain. Cover and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix together ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, asparagus, prosciutto, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper in medium bowl.
  • Pour 1 cup of Barilla Three Cheese Sauce into 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Fill each shell with one heaping tablespoon of filling; place in baking dish.
  • Pour remaining sauce over shells. Cover with foil.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 792.8 calories, Carbohydrate 85.3 g, Cholesterol 90.1 mg, Fat 31.1 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 2625.7 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

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