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Classic Ricotta Stuffed Shells Recipe

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Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6 Servings

Ingredients
  

Ricotta Filling:

  • 15 oz. Ricotta Cheese
  • 8 oz. Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
  • 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Tbsp. Parsley
  • 3 Garlic Cloves Minced
  • 1 Tbsp. Basil
  • 1 tsp. Oregano
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Topping:

  • 1/3 Cup Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
  • Oregano
  • 8 oz. Jumbo Shells
  • 3 Cups Marinara Sauce

Instructions
 

  • Cook jumbo shells according to package, once cooked strain and set aside to cool.
  • Pre heat your oven to 350˚.
  • In medium bowl combine, Ricotta, egg, seasoning, garlic, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese.
  • Pour marinara sauce into the bottom of a baking dish.
  • Spoon filling into cooked shells and then place shells in the baking dish.
  • Sprinkle extra mozzarella and oregano over the top and bake for about 20 minutes.