A delicious and hearty dish featuring pasta shells stuffed with a rich mixture of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese, baked to perfection in a savory marinara sauce.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
30min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp fresh basil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 700 ml marinara sauce
- 200 g mozzarella cheese
- 50 g Parmesan cheese
- 340 g pasta shells
- 450 g ricotta cheese
- 1 tsp salt
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
Cook pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Step 3
In a large bowl, combine ricotta, 150 g of mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Step 4
Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
Step 5
Stuff each pasta shell with the cheese mixture and place in the baking dish.
Step 6
Pour remaining marinara sauce over the stuffed shells.
Step 7
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
Step 8
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Step 9
Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Step 10
Garnish with chopped fresh basil before serving.