Easy Ricotta Stuffed Shells Recipe

Easy Ricotta Stuffed Shells Recipe Ingredients For the pasta: 20 jumbo pasta shells Water (for boiling) 1 tsp salt For the sauce: 1/2 medium onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp olive oil 3 cups marinara sauce For the filling: 400g ricotta cheese 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/3 cup parmesan cheese 1/4 cup parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish) 1 large egg 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp dried oregano Instructions 1. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. 2. Prepare the sauce: In a pan over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the chopped onion and garlic until golden brown. Stir in the marinara sauce and let it simmer for a few minutes. 3. Make the filling: In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, parsley, egg, salt, black pepper, and oregano until well combined. 4. Assemble the shells: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the ricotta mixture and place them in the dish. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the shells and sprinkle with extra mozzarella. 5. Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden. 6. Serve: Garnish with extra parsley and enjoy! #pasta #food #italianfood #foodie #pizza #instafood #pastalover #foodphotography #foodblogger #foodlover #dinner #foodstagram #yummy #delicious #homemade #italy #spaghetti #restaurant #lunch #cucinaitaliana #italian #instagood #italia #cooking #healthyfood #love #chef #cheese #pastalovers