As part of my “WTF To Make For Dinner” series, we’re making my Easy Cheesy Stuffed Shells with a simple salad! It’s a quick, easy, and delicious recipe that answers the question that’s always on our mind! It’s great for entertaining or even just a weeknight meal. Hope you try it and love it as much as we do.
How To Make My Easy Cheesy Stuffed Shells
Here’s a video of how I made my Easy Cheesy Stuffed Shells! For another delicious dish, check out my Cheesy Italian Sausage Baked Rigatoni recipe.
Ingredients – For The Easy Cheesy Stuffed Shells
- 20 Jumbo Shells
- 1 15-ounce container ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup mascarpone cheese
- ¼ cup Fresh flat leaf parsley, finely chopped plus more for garnish
- 2 ½ cups marinara sauce (homemade or store bought)
- 1 ½ cups freshly grated parmigiano reggiano (divided into 1 cup and a ½ cup)
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, divided
- Zest of 1 lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon Crushed red pepper
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black Pepper to taste
Ingredients – For The Salad
- Baby Arugula
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Freshly Squeezed lemon juice
- Freshly grated parmigiano reggiano
- Salt and pepper
- Measure with the heart
Step-By-Step Recipe Method
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. In a 9×13 baking dish, pour 1 ½ cups of sauce and spread evenly. Sprinkle ¼ cup parmesan overtop and set aside.
- Cook the shells in heavily salted water for 7 to 8 minutes or until al dente. Be careful not to overcook them! Immediately drain the pasta shells and rinse with cold water. Drizzle with a little olive oil to prevent them from sticking together.
- Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl combine the ricotta, mascarpone, 1 cup of mozzarella, 1 cup of parmesan, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Mix it all together until thoroughly combined.
- Using a spoon, generously stuff each of the shells.
- Top with remaining 1 cup of sauce, mozzarella and parmesan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Then broil for 2 to 3 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Enjoy!