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Cheesy Stuffed Shells 🌟🍽️

Indulge in a warm, comforting dish that's perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings! These Cheesy Stuffed Shells are packed with a delicious blend of ricotta and mozzarella cheese, all nestled in tender pasta shells and topped with marinara sauce. It’s a classic that never goes out of style and can easily be adapted to suit your taste! Pair it with a crisp side salad and garlic bread for a complete meal. 🥗🍞

Ingredients

For the stuffed shells

For the sauce

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Boil the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.

🍝 A little trick: Add a splash of olive oil to your boiling water to prevent the shells from sticking together!

  1. Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well blended.

🧀 Feel free to add some chopped spinach or cooked Italian sausage for an extra flavor boost!

  1. Fill the Shells: Spoon the cheese mixture generously into each cooked shell.

  2. Assemble the Dish: Spread half of the marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Place the stuffed shells on top, then pour the remaining sauce over them. If desired, sprinkle extra mozzarella cheese on top.

  3. Bake: Cover the dish with foil (to avoid the cheese burning) and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.

🔥 If you want a little extra crunch, broil for the last 2-3 minutes, but watch closely to prevent burning!

Variations

Enjoy your delicious Cheesy Stuffed Shells, and don't forget to share your creations on social media using #CheesyStuffedShells for a chance to be featured! 📸✨

All Revisions

dictation cheese stuffed shells, two eggs beaten, two containers of 15 ounces each of ricotta cheese, two cups of eight ounces shredded mozzarella cheese, one cup grated Parmesan cheese divided, one half cup chopped parsley, one teaspoon salt, one eighth teaspoon pepper, 12 ounces jumbo shells cooked and drained, three cups prepared spaghetti sauce. In medium bowl combine eggs, ricotta, mozzarella, three quarters cup Parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper. Spoon about two tablespoons of mixture into each shell. Arrange in 13 by 9 inch baking dish top with spaghetti sauce. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. Bake in 150 degree oven for 30 minutes or until heated through. Makes eight servings.
llm # Cheesy Stuffed Shells 🌟🍽️ Indulge in a warm, comforting dish that's perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings! These Cheesy Stuffed Shells are packed with a delicious blend of ricotta and mozzarella cheese, all nestled in tender pasta shells and topped with marinara sauce. It’s a classic that never goes out of style and can easily be adapted to suit your taste! Pair it with a crisp side salad and garlic bread for a complete meal. 🥗🍞 ## Ingredients ### For the stuffed shells - 12 large pasta shells - 1 cup ricotta cheese - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese - 1 egg - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning - Salt and pepper to taste ### For the sauce - 2 cups marinara sauce - Extra mozzarella cheese for topping (optional) ## Instructions 1. **Cook the Pasta**: Boil the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool slightly. > 🍝 A little trick: Add a splash of olive oil to your boiling water to prevent the shells from sticking together! 2. **Prepare the Filling**: In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well blended. > 🧀 Feel free to add some chopped spinach or cooked Italian sausage for an extra flavor boost! 3. **Fill the Shells**: Spoon the cheese mixture generously into each cooked shell. 4. **Assemble the Dish**: Spread half of the marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Place the stuffed shells on top, then pour the remaining sauce over them. If desired, sprinkle extra mozzarella cheese on top. 5. **Bake**: Cover the dish with foil (to avoid the cheese burning) and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden. > 🔥 If you want a little extra crunch, broil for the last 2-3 minutes, but watch closely to prevent burning! ## Variations - **Meat Lovers**: Add cooked ground beef, turkey, or sausage to the ricotta mixture for a hearty twist. 🍖 - **Vegetarian**: Swap the cheese for a mixture of sautéed mushrooms, zucchini, and spinach for a veggie-packed version. - **Gluten-Free**: Use gluten-free pasta shells to make this dish suitable for gluten sensitivities without sacrificing flavor. 🌾❌ - **Spicy**: Add crushed red pepper flakes to the filling or marinara sauce for a kick! Enjoy your delicious Cheesy Stuffed Shells, and don't forget to share your creations on social media using #CheesyStuffedShells for a chance to be featured! 📸✨
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