Stuffed Jumbo Pasta Shells

Pasta is a main dish in our household because it’s so easy, fast and has a world of possibilities! You can tell how much I love pasta dishes (and noodles!) from my “Pastas” page. I’ve got quite a few recipes on there with many more to come! These Stuffed Jumbo Pasta Shells are the newest addition to my pastas page and they are so incredibly easy to make with very little prep time!  

I included a link below to the bowls I use when it comes to mixing any ingredients! I love that they have fitted lids because it makes them great for storing and transferring food as well.

Sterilite 8 Piece Covered Set Bowl

The filling for these pasta shells includes three types of cheese: ricotta, parmesan, and mozzarella. With the addition of the egg and seasoning, you get a flavorful, creamy, cheesy filling that compliments the marinara sauce quite nicely.

After stuffing and baking the pasta shells, you’re ready to dig in and enjoy an easy dinner that looks and tastes like you spent hours making it. And a little side note, if you’re looking for a low carb version of this recipe, please check out my Stuffed Eggplant Roll Ups! It’s pretty much the same recipe except I use eggplants instead of pasta shells. All yum all around! Check out the full recipe for these Stuffed Jumbo Pasta Shells below!

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Stuffed Jumbo Pasta Shells

Course: Main CourseDifficulty: Easy

Servings

6

servings

Prep Time

15

minutes

Cook Time

30

minutes

Calories

473

kcal

A filling meal with very little prep time! The jumbo pasta shells are stuffed with a delicious mixture of ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan!

Ingredients

• 12 oz package Jumbo Pasta Shells

• 20 oz Ricotta

• 1 cup grated Parmesan

• 3 cups shredded mozzarella (divided)

• 1 egg

• 1 ½ tsp garlic salt

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• 24 oz jar of marinara

• Crushed oregano (optional for sprinkling on top)

Directions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees
• Cook pasta shells in boiling water for about 9 minutes (leaving them slightly firm/undercooked)
• Drain the pasta and set aside to let cool for now
• In a small bowl, add the ricotta, Parmesan, 2 cups of mozzarella, egg, and all the seasonings. Mix until smooth
• Pour half the jar of marinara sauce on the bottom of a deep baking dish
• Fill each pasta shell with the cheese mixture. Place the shells side by side in the baking dish
• Pour the rest of the marinara sauce over all the pasta shells
• Cover with the rest of the shredded mozzarella
• Place in oven and bake for about 20 minutes
• Sprinkle with crushed oregano if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

• PRODUCTS USED:
  Pyrex Glass Baking Dish
  ​Sterilite Covered Mixing Bowls
• Calories & Nutritional Info may vary based on different brands and ingredients used. Nutritional Info below was calculated using Very Fit Well’s Nutrition Calculator.