Three Cheese Stuffed Shells
Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with three cheeses and seasonings, then baked in your favorite marinara sauce.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 287kcal
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz. package jumbo shell pasta
- 1 16 oz. container ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/3 cup dried bread crumbs seasoned
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2-3 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook 1 16 oz. package jumbo shell pasta until just tender. Drain, then rinse with cold water to cool so you can handle the pasta while stuffing.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine 1 16 oz. container ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, 3 tablespoons sour cream, 1/3 cup dried bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, and Salt and pepper to taste; mix well.
- Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and cover bottom of dish with a thin layer of marinara sauce.
- Fill shells with cheese mixture and place in dish; cover with 2-3 cups marinara sauce. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top of sauce.
- Bake, covered, for about 30-40 minutes or until cheese is melted and sauce starts bubbling. Uncover and bake an additional 5-10 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 1183mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g