27 Dec
Stuffed Jumbo Shells with Cheese
Autumn, Back to School, Baked or Casserole, Dinner, Easy, Italian, Main Dish, Meatless, Side Dish, Spring, Winter
December 27, 2016
These restaurant-quality, cheese-stuffed shells come together effortlessly and make feeding your family or a large holiday crowd easy.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 4-6 Servings
Ingredients
12 ounces Golden Grain® Jumbo Shells
2 eggs
2 containers (15 ounces each) ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1-1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley or 2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups spaghetti sauce
Directions
1Pre-heat oven to 350°F; spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
2Cook Jumbo Shells for 15 minutes; drain well, cover and set aside.
3In a medium bowl, beat eggs lightly, then add in ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, parsley, basil, and salt. Stir well to combine.
4Spoon about one tablespoon of cheese mixture into each shell and arrange filled shells in a single layer in the baking dish. Top with spaghetti sauce and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
5Bake 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165-185°F.
Cook’s Tip: Use any of your family’s favorite sauces, including those with Italian sausage or ground turkey to make this dish heartier.
2 Reviews
Karen Carlson
May 31, 2017
Made these many times and all I can say is they can’t be beat!
Karen Carlson
May 31, 2017
These stuffed shells are great!