Sun-Dried Tomato and Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Sun-Dried Tomato and Ricotta Stuffed Shells, a perfect blend of creamy ricotta cheese and tangy sun-dried tomatoes nestled in jumbo pasta shells. This delightful dish is ideal for family dinners, meal prep, or festive gatherings. With its rich filling and melted mozzarella topping, it’s sure to impress at any table. Easy to prepare ahead of time and packed with flavor, these stuffed shells are not only delicious but also visually stunning, making them a go-to recipe for those who love Italian comfort food.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 stuffed shells per serving) 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz jumbo pasta shells (about 24 shells)
- 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (finely chopped)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 ½ cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- Extra Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook jumbo pasta shells until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, grated Parmesan, half of the mozzarella, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Stuff each shell with the ricotta mixture and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the filled shells and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed shells (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg