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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato and Ricotta Stuffed Shells: Discover the Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe!

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato and Ricotta Stuffed Shells are a delicious and comforting dish filled with a rich ricotta mixture and topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  4. Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  5. Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the ricotta mixture and place them in the baking dish, open side up.
  6. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the stuffed shells. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
  7. Drizzle olive oil over the dish.
  8. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  9. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute part-skim ricotta and mozzarella cheese.
  • Add cooked spinach or sautéed mushrooms to the ricotta mixture for extra flavor and nutrition.

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