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Easy Stuffed Shells

1 hour 25 minutes
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Posted:2/4/20
Updated:2/23/22
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Easy Stuffed Shells recipe made with a ricotta cheese filling, Italian spices and pasta sauce. This classic dinner is one of my family’s favorite meatless meals. They’re so cheesy, saucy and full of flavor!

Easy Stuffed Shells recipe made with a ricotta cheese filling, Italian spices and pasta sauce. This classic dinner is one of my family's favorite meatless meals.  They're so cheesy, saucy and full of flavor!

Easy Stuffed Shells Recipe

We aren’t really a fancy dinner family. We like easy casseroles, soups, slow cooker meals and the occasional hot dog with french fries. We also LOVE cheesy pasta dishes like lasagna and stuffed shells, and I have to tell you this ricotta cheese filling in these shells is delicious and makes all my cheesy pasta dreams come true!

Stuffed Shells have been one of my favorite dinners since I was a kid. This classic recipe comes straight from my childhood and I’m still making it many years later!

Easy Stuffed Shells recipe made with a ricotta cheese filling, Italian spices and pasta sauce. This classic dinner is one of my family's favorite meatless meals.  They're so cheesy, saucy and full of flavor!

How to Make Stuffed Shells

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Gather all your ingredients that you’ll need.

stuffed shell ingredients

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add half a box of jumbo shells and cook according to box, making sure not to over cook them. Drain.

cooked stuffed shells

While shells are cooking, in a large bowl mix egg, ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, half of the Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, basil and garlic powder.

ricotta cheese filling for stuffed shells

Lightly coat a 9×13 baking dish with pasta sauce, using 1-2 tablespoons to coat the bottom.

9x13 casserole dish with pasta sauce

Stuff ricotta mixture into shells, using a spoon on your hands. Place stuffed shells into baking dish.

stuffed shells with ricotta mixture

In a large bowl add pasta sauce, remaining half of the mozzarella cheese, remaining half of the Parmesan cheese and mushrooms. If your family doesn’t like mushrooms, you can skip them. Want to add something else? Try some chopped up spinach!

pasta sauce mixture for stuffed shells

Stir so it’s all combined.

pasta sauce mixture with mushrooms in bowl

Pour this mixture over the stuffed shells.

Easy Stuffed Shells recipe made with a ricotta cheese filling, Italian spices and pasta sauce. This classic dinner is one of my family's favorite meatless meals.  They're so cheesy, saucy and full of flavor!

Cover baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake additionally for 10 minutes.

casserole dish covered with aluminum foil

Once removed from oven, allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Easy Stuffed Shells recipe made with a ricotta cheese filling, Italian spices and pasta sauce. This classic dinner is one of my family's favorite meatless meals.  They're so cheesy, saucy and full of flavor!

I like to add a couple pieces of fresh basil chopped up on top of the shells before serving.

Easy Stuffed Shells recipe made with a ricotta cheese filling, Italian spices and pasta sauce. This classic dinner is one of my family's favorite meatless meals.  They're so cheesy, saucy and full of flavor!

Now my favorite part, time to eat! I hope you love these Easy Stuffed Shells as much as I do!

What if I want to add ground beef?

If you want to add ground beef you definitely can! Brown a pound of ground beef in a pan and add to your ricotta mixture before stuffing the shells. I recommend a 85/15% or 90/10% ground beef to prevent the meal from getting too greasy.

How Long Can I Keep Stuffed Shells in the Refrigerator?

Cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil tightly and keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you need more time, I suggest double covering them with foil and putting them in the freezer.

Can I make Stuffed Shells in advance?

Yes, in fact I think most stuffed shells and lasagna recipes taste better after sitting for a day. The pasta soaks up the sauce and it’s perfect in my opinion! I often will bake these stuffed shells on a Sunday and then we’ll have them for dinner on Monday and Tuesday (leftovers).

Other Cheesy Recipes You May Like:

  • Stuffed Pepper Casserole
  • Cheesy Skillet Lasagna
  • Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole
  • Jalapeno Mac and Cheese
  • Quesadilla Casserole
  • Mexican Lasagna
  • Cheesy Green Beans

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Easy Stuffed Shells recipe made with a ricotta cheese filling, Italian spices and pasta sauce. This classic dinner is one of my family's favorite meatless meals. They're so cheesy, saucy and full of flavor!
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
serves 6

Ingredients

  • Half of a 12 ounce box jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 15 oz container of ricotta cheese
  • 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 4 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 24 ounce jar of pasta sauce
  • 8 ounces mushrooms sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add jumbo shells and cook according to box, drain.
  • While shells are cooking, in a large bowl mix egg, ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, half of the Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, basil and garlic powder.
  • Lightly coat a 9×13 baking dish with pasta sauce, using 1-2 tablespoons to coat the bottom. Stuff ricotta mixture into shells, using a spoon on your hands. Place stuffed shells into baking dish.
  • In a large bowl add pasta sauce, remaining half of the mozzarella cheese, remaining half of the Parmesan cheese and mushrooms. Stir so it’s all combined. Pour this mixture over the stuffed shells.
  • Cover baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake additionally for 10 minutes.
  • Once removed from oven, allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving. I like to add a couple pieces of fresh basil chopped up on top of the shells before serving.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 485kcal (24%)
Course:Main Course
Cuisine:American
Keyword:easy stuffed shells, stuffed shells
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  1. Debra Eliotseats says

    February 5, 2020 at 8:22 am

    I haven’t made these in years! This is a great recipe to revisit! (Good for a cold day, too.)

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  2. Heidy says

    February 4, 2020 at 3:29 pm

    Easy Stuffed Shells were a total hit at dinner—saving to make them again

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  3. Andrea Metlika says

    February 4, 2020 at 3:10 pm

    I had no idea it was this easy. They look so good and I really like that you added mushrooms. Can’t wait to make this.

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  4. Erika says

    February 4, 2020 at 3:03 pm

    This looks perfect. I love pasta dishes.

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  5. Jessica Formicola says

    February 4, 2020 at 2:32 pm

    These stuffed shells look incredible! I have everything I need to make them for dinner tonight, and I can’t wait to try them!

    Reply
  6. Jayne says

    February 4, 2020 at 2:04 pm

    These look so good! Love all the ingredients. Making this for dinner.

    Reply

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