Why do you put egg in Stuffed Shells?

The egg helps to bind all of the ingredients together to form the filling.

Can I add meat the recipe?

Sure thing! You can cook 1/2 pound of ground beef or sausage in a skillet on the stovetop and allow it to cool a bit before mixing it into the cheesy filling.

Can I freeze stuffed shells?

Yes! They freeze great if you have a vacuum sealer or cover a casserole dish with plastic wrap, then wrap in aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months. When you pull them from the freezer, allow them to unthaw a bit, then bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes.

How to Store Stuffed Shells:

Allow the shells to cool to room temperature. Cover the casserole dish with plastic wrap or in a sealed container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

How to Reheat Stuffed Shells:

Reheat in a 350 degree oven until warm in an oven safe dish or on a cookie sheet. I recommend heating extra marinara sauce on the stovetop because the sauce dries up a bit when reheating.

Vegetarian Cheese Stuffed Shells

Description

These Vegetarian Stuffed Shells are packed with delicious flavor and smothered in marinara sauce & cheese for the perfect dinner. You won't even miss the meat and this elegant pasta dish is ready in under an hour!

Ingredients

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(1) 12 ounce package Jumbo Shells
1 tablespoon parsley, minced
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
16 ounce container of whole milk ricotta
1/2 cup finely shredded parmigiano reggiano cheese
1-16 ounce jar of your favorite marinara sauce or my Quick Marinara Recipe
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon fresh basil, cut into a chiffonade for topping

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Boil the jumbo shells until al dente (about 10-12 minutes). Pour the cooked shells into strainer and allow them to cool for a few minutes before handling.
In a large bowl, whisk the egg. Add in 1.5 cups of mozzarella, ricotta, parsley, and salt and pepper. Stir well to combine.
Prepare a 9x13 casserole dish with a ladle full of marinara sauce in the bottom of the dish and spread it out to cover the entire bottom surface.
Stuff the shells by filling each jumbo shell with about 1 tablespoon of cheese filling using a spoon or piping bag.
Top the shells with the remaining marinara sauce. Top with remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese. Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered for 5 more minutes.
Remove from the oven and tent with foil. Allow the pasta to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving. Top with fresh basil, serve and enjoy!

Equipment

casserole dish

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Notes

Don't overcook the pasta when boiling. It will cook in the oven too.
Make sure to have extra marinara sauce when serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooling Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Bake
Cuisine: Italian